Job Title: Mechanical Inspector (paying up to $41)Job DescriptionThe Mechanical Engineering Lead provides technical leadership and hands-on support for commissioning, installation, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems in a large industrial semiconductor environment. This role reviews, understands, and interprets commissioning support documentation related to piping construction and industrial process equipment, and applies strong millwright, mechanical, and industrial electrical skills to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of complex systems.Responsibilities
- Review, understand, and interpret commissioning support documentation for piping construction and industrial process equipment, including scrubbers, tanks, heat exchangers, boilers, chillers, air handling units, and chemical distribution cabinets.
- Lead and perform equipment setting and alignment activities, ensuring precise installation and proper operation of mechanical and rotating equipment.
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot bearings, gearboxes, couplings, and associated mechanical components in an industrial environment.
- Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including installation, adjustment, and troubleshooting of related equipment.
- Apply millwright skills to rig, move, set, and align heavy industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
- Read and interpret mechanical and electrical prints, blueprints, and schematics to plan and execute installation and commissioning tasks.
- Perform industrial and commercial electrical installation and troubleshooting, including work on high-voltage and industrial electric systems, in accordance with applicable codes and safety standards.
- Use electrical and mechanical troubleshooting techniques to diagnose issues with industrial process equipment and implement effective corrective actions.
- Provide supervisory support in the field as needed, guiding and coordinating work activities to meet project requirements and deadlines.
- Utilize RMS meters, wire strippers, and other hand tools to perform electrical and mechanical installation, testing, and verification tasks.
- Collaborate with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure systems are installed and started up in line with design intent and project documentation.
- Follow all safety procedures and OSHA requirements, maintaining a safe work area and promoting a strong safety culture on site.
- Document work performed, including updates to prints or schematics as needed, and communicate status and issues clearly to project stakeholders.
- Walk the facility as required to access various work areas within the large semiconductor environment and support multiple concurrent tasks.
Essential Skills
- Demonstrated ability to review, understand, and interpret commissioning support documentation for piping construction and industrial process equipment.
- Hands-on experience with equipment setting and alignment in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong millwright skills, including handling, installing, and aligning heavy mechanical equipment.
- Practical experience working with bearings, gearboxes, and couplings in industrial applications.
- Proficiency with hydraulics and pneumatics, including installation and troubleshooting.
- Industrial construction or manufacturing experience supporting mechanical and electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical prints, blueprints, and schematics.
- Recent commercial and/or industrial electrical experience, including installation and troubleshooting.
- Experience with high-voltage and industrial electric systems, applied safely and in compliance with codes.
- Mechanical engineering knowledge sufficient to support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of process equipment.
- Electrical engineering knowledge sufficient to interpret schematics and support electrical system work.
- Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills in an industrial setting.
- Supervisory skills to coordinate and support field activities when required.
- Ability to use RMS meters, wire strippers, and standard hand tools effectively and safely.
- Capability to read and work from electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Current TDLR license status suitable for journeyman-level responsibilities (can be an apprentice but must be journeyman-ready or close to it).
- Possession of an OSHA 30 certification prior to starting work.
- Ability to provide and use personal hand tools appropriate for mechanical and electrical tasks.
- Ability to perform physically active work, including extensive walking in a large facility.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in mechanical engineering with exposure to industrial process equipment such as scrubbers, tanks, heat exchangers, boilers, chillers, and air handling units.
- Experience working with chemical distribution cabinets and related industrial process systems.
- Electronics knowledge to support troubleshooting of equipment with integrated electronic components.
- Familiarity with semiconductor or similarly complex, high-technology industrial environments.
- Comfort working in a role that blends mechanical, electrical, and supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality in installation and commissioning work.
- Effective communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and document technical work clearly.
Why Work Here?You will work in a modern, large-scale industrial environment that emphasizes safety, security, and professional standards. The role offers the opportunity to work with advanced process equipment and complex systems, providing valuable experience in a high-technology setting. You will collaborate with skilled professionals, apply and grow both mechanical and electrical expertise, and contribute directly to the reliable operation of a major industrial facility. The environment supports continuous learning, technical development, and exposure to a broad range of equipment and systems.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a very large semiconductor facility of approximately 2 million square feet that is designed to be safe, secure, and professionally managed. The work involves significant walking throughout the site to access various production and utility areas. You will work around industrial process equipment such as scrubbers, tanks, heat exchangers, boilers, chillers, air handling units, and chemical distribution cabinets, as well as associated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The environment is industrial and technical, with a strong emphasis on safety procedures and compliance with OSHA standards. You will regularly use hand tools, RMS meters, wire strippers, and related equipment to perform your tasks. Steel or composite toe boots are required as part of the standard protective dress code on site. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Taylor, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Taylor, TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Taylor,TX.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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