The Equipment Installation Lead is a senior technical role responsible for directing and performing complex mechanical equipment installations. Role Overview:
Numbers & Facts
Location
Newton, NC
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
$48–$53 Per Hour
Year Founded
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Description
Role Overview:
The Equipment Installation Lead is a senior technical role responsible for directing and performing complex mechanical equipment installations.
This position provides on-site leadership, technical expertise, and project coordination to ensure installations are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Daily Responsibilities:
Maintain safe work practices and promptly report hazardous conditions or unsafe behaviors to the project team.
Lead installation and debugging activities to meet milestones and schedules for successful capacity expansions.
Design and implement mechanical solutions and process changes that improve manufacturing equipment capability.
Resolve mechanical and process issues through data analysis, experience, and collaboration with subject matter experts.
Manage spare-parts identification and storeroom entry based on supplier or engineering recommendations, accounting for available inventory across both plants.
Create and maintain engineering and operations documentation.
Train operations personnel on equipment and process changes.
Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical systems and equipment, including pumps, motors, conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Align, test, and calibrate mechanical systems after installation.
Diagnose complex mechanical failures and recommend effective solutions.
Use blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to support troubleshooting and repairs.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety.
Partner with other departments to implement process improvements.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required Education:
Associate degree.
A high school diploma may be accepted with substantial hands-on experience.
Required Experience:
At least three years of experience installing new equipment in a manufacturing environment; startup experience is preferred.
Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial equipment, and installation methods.
Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Experience leading crews in industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, energy, or similar environments.
Expertise in pneumatics, bearings, gear systems, conveyors, and other mechanical systems.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and use of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).