Lead Mechanical Technician - Grantsville, MD

About the role

The Lead Mechanical Technician - Manufacturing & Installation plays a crucial role in the design, assembly, and installation of custom mechanical systems. This position involves hands-on work in both the shop and at customer sites, managing projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, working side-by-side with your team while coordinating efforts with engineers and project managers.
• Tackle a wide variety of projects, including electromechanical equipment, robotics, custom structures, and workstations.
• Oversee assembly, troubleshooting, prototyping, and light fabrication in shop and field settings.
• Lead and oversee projects and teams.
• Install structural steel, columns, supports, and various conduit and pipe types.
• Assist Project Managers and others in gathering information for quotes and bids.
• Identify potential issues and opportunities for change orders and communicate with Project Managers and other Engineering personnel.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and documentation for custom machines, systems, and products and red-line as necessary.
• Aid in the oversight and scheduling of training and development of Mechanical Technicians.
• Schedule personnel to meet project needs and enhance individual skillsets.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in a role requiring industrial mechanical applications and installations.
• 2+ years’ experience in a leadership role overseeing both projects and small groups of people.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Possess basic welding certifications and ability to pass a weld test.
• Proficient with the selection and use of hand and power tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with providing quality customer service.

Skills

• Strong mechanical expertise.
• A passion for quality work.
• The flexibility to travel and put in extra hours when needed.
• Mentoring others.
• Solving problems on the fly.
• Delivering high-quality results in fast-paced, real-world settings.

Benefits

• We are now employee-owned through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan).
• Comprehensive benefits including health/life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, short/long term disability, paid time off and holidays, paid lodging, per diem, and transportation for out-of-town work.
• On-the-job mentoring and training, internal job postings, performance and salary reviews, employee feedback program, safety-first and drug-free work environments, bonuses and incentives for working safely, company-provided tools and basic safety equipment, PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors, weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays, advancement through defined employee career paths, financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future, scholarship opportunities for dependent children.

Pay

USD $30.00/Hr. USD $34.00/Hr.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs and personal commitments.