Mechanical Engineer

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Mechanical Engineer Job Description As a Mechanical Engineer, you will support and enhance mechanical systems to ensure the manufacturing and packaging equipment operates safely and reliably. Your role involves troubleshooting production-impacting issues and strengthening equipment reliability. You will also lead capital projects and develop mechanical designs for production equipment. Responsibilities Support and improve mechanical systems, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of manufacturing and packaging equipment. Troubleshoot issues affecting production, diagnosing failures in conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, and rotating equipment. Strengthen equipment reliability by supporting preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives. Provide hands-on technical support during breakdowns, startups, and line changeovers. Lead and support capital projects, including equipment installations, upgrades, and line expansions. Develop mechanical designs and layouts, creating specifications for production equipment and utilities. Coordinate vendors and contractors, overseeing installation, commissioning, and validation activities. Ensure safety and compliance by meeting OSHA, machine guarding, LOTO, and company safety standards. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, scrap, and energy usage. Resolve chronic failures through root cause analysis and corrective action planning. Standardize equipment and documentation by creating drawings, procedures, and best practices. Train and support maintenance teams, sharing mechanical knowledge and system expertise. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, electrical/controls, quality, and EHS teams. Essential Skills Experience in mechanical engineering. Proficiency in using SolidWorks for design purposes. Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical failures. Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance. Capability to lead and support capital projects. Knowledge of safety and compliance standards such as OSHA and LOTO. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with mechanical system support and improvement. Ability to develop mechanical designs and layouts. Experience in coordinating with vendors and contractors. Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies. Work Environment The work environment involves working closely with operations, electrical/controls, quality, and EHS teams. You will be expected to engage in hands-on technical support during various operational phases such as breakdowns and startups. Compliance with safety standards and continuous improvement initiatives are key aspects of the role. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clintonville, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Clintonville,WI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.