Mechanical Integration Specialist

As a Mechanical Integration Specialist, you will lead a team of technicians, overseeing the planning and execution of work. You will be hands-on with hardware, assembling, integrating, and testing components and complex subsystems. Your role will involve analyzing and resolving issues that arise during the integration process, creating solutions for non-conformances, and contributing to the documentation of processes and best practices.

• Lead and manage a team of technicians, planning work as required.
• Assemble, integrate, and test components and complex subsystems.
• Analyze and resolve integration issues, implementing solutions for non-conformances.
• Document integration processes and best practices to enhance team knowledge and efficiency.
• Read and interpret complex mechanical drawings, engineering instructions, and modification instructions.
• Coordinate projects with other technicians, engineers, and departments to solve problems and improve system efficiency.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical manuals, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Extensive familiarity with electrical field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of component functionality.
• Adept in troubleshooting electrical control panel problems.
• Effective communication skills.

• Quality control, schematic, blueprint, and assembly skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and work order interpretation.
• Proficiency with power tools and hand tools.
• Experience in production and quality assurance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 12 years of experience in the field or a related field.

Join a local company that offers competitive pay and benefits packages with opportunities for advancement. The company values promoting from within and maintains a family feel environment, with the owner occasionally walking the floor to interact with employees.

The work takes place in a shop environment that is not climate controlled.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, VA.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $46.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.