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Mechanical Inspector

Aerotek

Taylor, TXContract$45–50/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$45–50/hr
Location
Taylor, TX
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

OSHA 30 Certification Or Obtain Before Start, required

Job overview

The Mechanical Inspector supports installation, startup, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems at a large semiconductor manufacturing facility. The role verifies equipment installation, alignment, and operation while coordinating with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams. The posting requires at least three years of relevant industrial experience, mechanical troubleshooting ability, and OSHA 30 certification or the ability to obtain it before starting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Blueprint Reading, requiredMechanical Drawing Reading, requiredP&ID Reading, requiredSchematic Reading, requiredRotating Equipment, requiredMechanical Troubleshooting, requiredIndustrial Mechanical Systems, requiredIndustrial Manufacturing, requiredConstruction, requiredUtilities, requiredPower Generation, requiredSemiconductor Manufacturing, requiredChemical Processing, requiredWalking Extensive Distances, requiredSemiconductor Facilities, nice to haveData Centers, nice to havePharmaceutical Manufacturing, nice to haveRefineries, nice to havePetrochemical Processing, nice to haveAdvanced Manufacturing, nice to haveCommissioning, nice to haveStartup Projects, nice to haveFacility Utility Systems, nice to haveChilled Water Systems, nice to haveCompressed Air Systems, nice to haveProcess Piping, nice to haveIndustrial Electrical Troubleshooting, nice to have

Qualifications

3+ Years Industrial Experience, requiredOSHA 30 Certification or Obtain Before Start, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title: Mechanical Inspector (paying up to $41)

Pay: Up to $41/hr

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Inspectors to support the installation, startup, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems within a large semiconductor manufacturing facility. This position is ideal for candidates with strong industrial mechanical experience, millwright experience, industrial maintenance backgrounds, or commissioning/startup experience.

You will work alongside engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to verify proper installation, alignment, and operation of critical process and utility equipment supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and verify installation of mechanical equipment, piping systems, and utility infrastructure.

  • Review mechanical drawings, P&IDs, blueprints, and commissioning documentation.

  • Support startup and commissioning activities for industrial process equipment.

  • Verify proper equipment setting, alignment, and mechanical installation.

  • Troubleshoot pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, couplings, valves, and rotating equipment.

  • Inspect and support operation of chillers, heat exchangers, boilers, AHUs, scrubbers, and utility systems.

  • Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

  • Partner with engineering and construction teams to identify and resolve installation issues.

  • Document deficiencies, corrective actions, and commissioning activities.

  • Follow all site safety requirements and OSHA standards.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of industrial mechanical, millwright, commissioning, maintenance, or construction experience.

  • Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and schematics.

  • Experience with rotating equipment, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, or mechanical systems.

  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.

  • Experience working in industrial manufacturing, construction, utilities, power generation, semiconductor, chemical processing, or similar environments.

  • Ability to walk extensive distances throughout a large industrial facility.

  • OSHA 30 Certification (or ability to obtain before start).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Semiconductor, data center, pharmaceutical, refinery, petrochemical, or advanced manufacturing experience.

  • Experience supporting commissioning or startup projects.

  • Familiarity with facility utility systems, chilled water systems, compressed air systems, and process piping.

  • Millwright, industrial maintenance, or mechanical inspection experience.

  • Basic industrial electrical troubleshooting experience.

Top Candidates Will Have Experience With

  • Commissioning

  • Startup Activities

  • Millwright Work

  • Equipment Alignment

  • Pumps & Motors

  • Bearings & Gearboxes

  • Chillers

  • Heat Exchangers

  • AHUs

  • Utility Systems

  • Industrial Construction

  • Semiconductor Facilities

  • Rotating Equipment

  • Mechanical Troubleshooting

Work Environment

Work will be performed inside a large semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, TX. Candidates should be comfortable working in an industrial environment, walking throughout a multi-million-square-foot campus, and supporting multiple mechanical systems and utility operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Taylor, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The 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 & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Taylor, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 468 open Commissioning jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$45–50/hr
  • US median$41–50/hr20 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $47.50/hr, is close to the US median midpoint ($47/hr) — in the middle half of Commissioning hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open Commissioning jobs in Texas and 468 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Commissioning postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 429 postings).
Education
94 of the 468 open Commissioning jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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