Mechanical Technician IV

Job Title: Mechanical Technician IV





Location: Fort Worth, TX





Contract: 2+ Months





Shift: 2nd shift :3:00 PM – 11:00 PM





Product of Position:





Involves the application of scientific and technological principles encompassed in mechanics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, metallurgy, and machine design used for the design, production, operation, and use of machinery of all types.





Major Responsibilities:





• Develop understanding of process and equipment functions in area of responsibility.





• Industrialize manufacturing platforms (platform = process + equipment) for revolutionary





manufacturing systems. Update design of manufacturing platforms to resolve safety,





performance, and quality issues, or reduce either the as installed or long-term





operational costs.





• Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing





safety, intellectual property, or quality. Adhere to all Corporate, Business Unit, and Site





guidelines for same.





• Develop project work plans and schedules that support overall project objectives,





completes work to agreed-to timeline.





• Direct initial equipment set-up and debug up to the point of turnover to operations.





• Develop and use mechanical, electrical and process start-up and debug checklists,





drawings, and process equipment documentation. May direct technicians to create or





modify the same.





• Provide troubleshooting support during equipment installation and start-up phases,





identify root cause, and implement corrective actions.





• Provide training to plant personnel on the manufacturing platform as part of the turnover





to operations.





• Supports the estimating and management project budgets.





Hours of work/work schedule





The amount and duration will vary as a function of





the job position, particular project, and point in the project life cycle.





Job Knowledge and Educational Level:





• A.A.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Related





• 2-3 years' experience in manufacturing environment experience working with process and automation equipment.





• Knowledge of regulations applicable to area of expertise and works to ensure





compliance (OSHA, etc.). Incorporates safety and risk analysis into equipment designs.





• Equipment design background utilizing Autodesk Inventor or other 3D modeling tools;





familiar with general drafting standards.





Desired Skills:





• Displays a bias for action in situations of uncertainty, addresses issues and problems





proactively.





• Translates technical solutions to requirements, then further to process and/or equipment





designs which deliver all required and promised performance criteria.





• Determines and recommends best solution from a series of alternatives within plant





guidelines.





• Thoroughly carries out assignments to completion.





• Works well in a team environment, is a “self-starter” and “results oriented”.





• Communicates effectively in various settings to provide and present necessary





information to Project and Department.





• Experience working in a manufacturing floor or construction environment, with a strong





focus on job site safety. Proactive regarding safety. Seeks to identify and correct





potential safety or environmental issues before they occur.





• Assures quality and repeatability of processes and products.





• Able to function in either discipline mechanical technology or multi-disciplined role as





defined by project assignment. Works well with other disciplines (IT, controls, and





process technician) to fully understand manufacturing system functionality and design





requirements.