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Mechanical Project Technician

Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Project Technician Role: Mechanical Perform hands-on installation support for new or modified production equipment. Provide mechanical discipline support in the construction, installation, debug, troubleshooting and startup of equipment and automated systems including hands-on to the point of turnover to operations at both domestic and international manufacturing sites; majority of time be spent on the floor working on equipment. Supervise and provide direction to internal maintenance, and outside contract trades during all aspects of equipment installation and conversion such as demolition, construction, installation, testing, and debug of production equipment. Project Technician Responsibilities: Mechanical Assist in developing and using project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality. Adhere to all corporate, business unit and site guidelines. Safety – Ensure that all the project team has safety training, safety is analyzed in job plans and all safety requirements are met. Identify potential safety issues. Report and investigate all safety incidents. Develop understanding of process and equipment functions in area of responsibility Assess condition and usability of existing equipment for fit and function with new installation plans. Execute initial equipment set-up and debug up to the point of turnover to operations. Analyze and correct equipment installation practices to improve efficiencies, specifically directed toward enhancing installation schedules. Create, review, and update installation documentation and drawings as required. Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality. Re-design mechanical components to reduce installation cost, solve equipment interferences, and correct inadequate designs. Interface with external system integrators and machine builders to successfully deliver fully integrated process equipment systems to plants on-time, on-budget and that satisfy performance measures. Perform hands-on troubleshooting, replacing or directing trades as necessary to replace defective components and execute changes to solve equipment/process issues. Provide training to internal or contract engineering techs, internal maintenance, and outside contract trades on new equipment installation procedures as required for successful execution of installation activities. Review, "redline , and modify existing installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, machine specs, schedules, and complete drawing packages including follow-up with drafting services. Modify existing documentation to complete drawing packages, installation checklists, machine part lists, illustrations, and machine specs of production equipment. Procure and expedite materials needed to build or install new or modified equipment. Required Education/Skills: Mechanical AAS Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, BS Mechanical Engineering (Equivalent work experience may be considered in rare circumstances.) Ability to work hands-on with the equipment using typical hand tools, instruments, and measurement/alignment devices. Strong focus on job site safety and proactive safety approach. Process variable understanding: flow, temperature, rate, pressure, level Determines and recommends best solution from a series of alternatives within plant guidelines. Interpreting drawings and schematics to aid in troubleshooting. Familiar with process piping system design, including P&IDs Thorough understanding of mechanical drive trains, electrical and pneumatic actuators. Works well in a team environment, is a self-starter and results oriented & effective in various settings to provide and present necessary information to project, department, and site leaders. Desired Skills: Mechanical Equipment or software experience preferred: AutoCAD , Inventor, Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and MS Project Experience working on a manufacturing floor or construction environment. Displays a bias for action in situations of uncertainty, addresses issues and problems proactively. Effective communication and presentation skills. Knowledge of the Optical Fiber manufacturing process. Familiar with Precision positioning devices and laser alignment devices Equipment used for machine installation activities: man lifts, industrial equipment moving devices, hand tools, etc. Electronic calibration equipment Fluke Meters Precision flow measurement devices Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Keywords: , Greenville , Mechanical Project Technician, Engineering , Wilmington, North Carolina


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