Mechanical Field Technician II - Engineering & Automation

Overview

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

The general role of the Mechanical Field Technician II – Engineering & Automation is to provide hands-on mechanical support for a wide range of projects as they progress from concept to installation. The projects vary greatly and consist of anything from custom electromechanical equipment, structures, and robotics, to workstations or equipment mounting. This individual will work in conjunction with engineers and project managers as assigned. The work will be performed mainly in the shop and at customer sites as needed.

This individual possesses a working understanding of mechanical principles and requires an aptitude and willingness for hands-on work in the shop or field. This position must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include travel and overtime as needed.

The Mechanical Field Technician I will report to an Engineer, Senior Engineer, Project Manager, or other Management as assigned and works primarily out of the Grantsville location.

Perks/Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Health/Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short/Long term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work

Employee focused work environment

On-the-job mentoring and training

Internal job postings

Performance and salary reviews

Employee feedback program

Advancement through defined employee career paths

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

Smart Money program with optional counseling to aid employees with financial goals

Scholarship opportunities for dependent children

Responsibilities

Perform assembly, troubleshooting, prototyping, and light fabrication in shop and field settings

Collaborate with Project Managers and other Engineering personnel to organize tools and materials and plan for assembly and installation

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

Maintain tool organization

Provide troubleshooting to follow a problem to the source and solve the issue

Develop and execute quality control and project check lists

Learn to view designs and navigate 3D/2D CAD software

Train and mentor Mechanical Field Technician I's

Provide feedback for performance reviews as needed

Other Duties

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Possess High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years’ experience in a role requiring hands-on mechanical applications and installations

Ability to identify and use basic hand tools

Valid driver’s license required

Ability to follow work direction and prioritize assigned tasks

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to work well both independently and as a team

Working knowledge of personal computers to include Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to meet deadlines

Willingness to stretch current abilities to learn new skills

Aptitude for leadership preferred

Ability to understand scope of work for specific tasks

Working Conditions

Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel

Sit, talk, listen, observe, read, write, and type

Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted

Perform work on site in industrial, commercial, and residential locations

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.