Mechanical Technician IV

Technology Transfer Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Transfer Services requires a Mechanical Technician IV to support manufacturing capacity additions and multi-line equipment installations. You will work with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve issues and protect project scope, timing, and cost.

The role emphasizes mechanical readiness, debugging, documentation, and training for operations staff to ensure seamless handover to production and reliable system performance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in mechanical/engineering or related field.
• 2+ years' experience in new equipment installations in manufacturing environment; start-up experience a plus.
• Relevant mechanical or industrial certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices and inform others of hazardous conditions.
• Manage installation and debugging activities to meet milestones for capacity additions.
• Design and implement mechanical solutions to improve manufacturing equipment capabilities.
• Solve mechanical and process issues through data analysis and collaboration with SMEs.
• Develop and update engineering and operations documentation.
• Support training for operations workforce on equipment changes.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical systems.
• Align, test, and calibrate mechanical systems after installation.
• Diagnose complex mechanical failures and recommend solutions.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics to support troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement process improvements.

Skills

Pneumatics

Motors

Gear systems

Blueprints

Troubleshooting

Safety regs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Education

Associates degree in mechanical/engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Position Summary
The Mechanical Technician IV supports engineering projects related to manufacturing capacity additions, line installations, equipment debug, and mechanical readiness for operations receivership. This role supports manufacturing engineering projects during development and execution to ensure timely, error-free mechanical support for multi-line equipment installations. The role also works closely with cross-functional internal and external teams, vendors and suppliers on a daily basis to resolve technical issues and protect project scope, timing, cost, and overall installation goals by providing and applying mechanical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices, inform others of hazardous conditions or personal practices as expressed on project team
• Manage installation and debugging activities to meet milestone & timeline objectives for successful capacity additions
• Design & implement mechanical solutions and process changes to improve capability of manufacturing equipment.
• Solve mechanical and process issues through data analysis, experience, and collaboration with subject matter experts
• Manage spare part identification and storeroom entry as recommended by suppliers or peer engineers; noting available spares within (2)-plant footprint
• Develop and update engineering and operations documentation
• Support training for operations workforce regarding equipment or operations changes
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery (e.g., motors, pneumatics, etc.)
• Align, test, and calibrate mechanical systems after installation
• Diagnose complex mechanical failures and recommend effective solutions
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to support troubleshooting and repair activities
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety
• Collaborate with other departments to implement process improvements

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Associates degree in relevant field (mechanical, technical, engineering)
• Years/ Area of Experience:
  • At least 2+ years' experience in new equipment installations in a manufacturing environment; start-up experience a plus

Additional Certifications

• Relevant mechanical or industrial certifications (e.g., millwright, or welding) are a plus

Required Skills

• Strong technical fundamentals and mechanical engineering/troubleshooting skills
• Expertise in mechanical systems such as pneumatics, motors, and gear systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics
• Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced project install manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with PC software, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Knowledge of safety regulations and practices in an industrial setting

Soft Skills

• Ability to work and effectively collaborate within a team
• Ability to allocate/supervise resources to accomplish aggressive project milestones and timeline within specification
• Able to prioritize and multitask
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Detail oriented and able to perform with limited supervision

Desired Skills

• Experience in vendor/supplier management on-site/off-site
• Experience with CAD

Travel Requirements:

• Project locations will range multiple locations within a small locale from Newton to Hickory, North Carolina.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time

• 40 hrs (overtime periodically expected). Due to the project timing; overtime and off-hours coverage may be necessary to successfully complete workload and keep in-line with project goals.