Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Blacksburg, VA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, with extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 463,911 mechanical trade professionals in the area, with wages averaging around $428.81 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career path with strong earning potential, often exceeding $22,000 annually for experienced professionals.
• Disclaimer this is not a remote position. This position will work in the corporate office* Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is a locally-owned, premier custom refrigeration system company that provides a one-stop shop for our valued customers. We are proud to provide everything from custom designed refrigeration systems to upkeep and maintenance for our clients. Because of our continuous growth, we are looking for qualified new teammates who share our drive and vision. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer who is looking to grow their career. As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will be provided with the training and job experience necessary to advance into a leadership role as you progress within the organization. Mechanical Design Engineers provide Project Managers with innovative designs and bills of materials needed to successfully complete each project. This job is perfect for a recent graduate from an accredited engineering program. Why work for us? We can offer you a career path and training to advance your career to the next level! We offer competitive salary, full benefits, substantial retirement packages (15% dollar for dollar match!), and growth opportunities to establish a career. Simply put, we are looking to invest time and money into developing the most elite team in the refrigeration industry. If you want to be the best in the business, this position is for you! Company Values: Our company focuses on four core values: Safety, Quality, Experience and Reliability. Innovative Refrigeration Systems not only meets the needs of our customers, but exceeds their expectations. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, and pursue ever-improving quality. As a full service company, our customers have come to count on our commitment to excellence in every system and service we provide. • Safety: Our company is one of the few in the state of Virginia that is OSHA SHARP certified which means we are a model for workplace health and safety. The safety of our employees is a top priority for us. • Quality: We settle for only the best, and our customers know when they work with us that they are getting the best-in-class products and services. • Experience: We focus on ensuring our staff have the experience necessary to thrive in their career. We do this by offering apprenticeship opportunities, our self-guided STAR training program, and by placing a heavy focus on internal training. • Reliability: High quality product from the start is critical in sustaining long-lasting relationships with our customers. From design, to construction, and continuing into service and aftermarket support, our team offers unbeatable full life-cycle refrigeration expertise. Key Duties: • Using AutoCAD, design mechanical rooms, rooftop penthouses, piping systems, and other components associated with industrial refrigeration systems for cold storage warehouses • Prepare accurate engineering calculations for projects • Calculate factors like tolerance, dimensions, and thermal and structural analysis • Create designs in line with company procedure, regulations and client standards • Submit drawings to upper management and construction teams • Provide support during the building and installation process, ensuring that the machine is built properly and according to design specifications • Build Bills of Materials (BOM) for each design and enter the data into ERP system • Consult with fabrication teams during product manufacturing, advising them on design specifications and providing physical assistance when required • Work with purchasing team on material orders • Communicate with vendors on part specification and fabrication • Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager Requirements: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering • EIT license highly preferred • Willingness to work towards PE license (company will pay for candidates looking to achieve this) • Ability to work collaboratively and independently • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD or other CAD program (Inventor, Solidworks) preferred • Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch • Frequent walking and bending is required • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds • Occasional field travel to jobsites will be required in this position. (25% travel can be required in first 1-2 years during training) • Ability to climb ladders up to 40 feet in height • Must be comfortable at heights while on a jobsite • This position is a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment and regular drug testing Benefits: • Retirement plan; company matches dollar for dollar up to 15% • Health insurance; company pays 75% of the premiums for employee/family • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Weekly pay • Competitive vacation & holiday pay • Supplemental insurance available (Aflac) • Short-term & long-term disability coverage • Accidental death/dismemberment coverage after one year of employment • Life insurance coverage after one year of employment • Employee referral incentives • Opportunities for advancement, professional development, training opportunities, and apprenticeship programs available • Discounts on cell phone plans, rental vehicles, and other company discounts for eligible positions Rev. 10/27/2020
See More Details >>Job Description The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) seeks a talented mechanical engineer, who enjoys solving complex problems. Ideal candidate is a highly motivated engineer, expected to work independently and in a group environment. The applicant must be interested in improving transportation safety . Experience with vehicle systems, complex assembly design, and rapid prototyping is required. Projects focus heavily on transportation research, but range from one-off vehicle installations to large scale coordinated efforts and include research related to emerging vehicle automation. Tasks focus on vehicle modification such as specially designed hardware and integrated data collection systems. Research platforms include passenger cars, motorcycles, commercial heavy vehicles, and bicycles. The applicant will be expected to work with mechanical and electrical systems, specifically as they relate to light vehicles, heavy vehicles, and automated vehicle systems. The employee is expected to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced research environment. Employee will utilize SolidWorks to design, build, and reverse engineer complex assemblies such as electrically controlled braking and steering systems on passenger and heavy vehicles, environmentally rugged data acquisition system enclosures, automated vehicle sensor selection and integration, and remote-operated research props. Individual will contribute to design conceptualizations, proposals, execution, and logistics to facilitate research addressing critical transportation knowledge gaps. Assignments include: Handle multiple priorities. Interface with engineers, designers, and lab personnel. Research, design, and validate complex assemblies. Analyze problems, provide solutions, and provide support. Document designs, assembly procedures, and installation protocol. Travel to research sites within the continental US and Canada will generally be <10%) with most travel occurring rarely and within Virginia (e.g., Northern VA region and Washington, D. C.). Required Qualifications Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field 2 years of experience with vehicle systems, complex assembly design, and rapid prototyping 2 years of experience performing work which actively utilizes their mechanical engineering expertise and involves work related to vehicles. 2 years experience using the following software applications: SolidWorks VXelements or similar 3D scanning software Geomagic Design X or similar 3D scanning processing software MonitorPlus or similar surveillance camera management software Preferred Qualifications n/a Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Hours per week 40 Review Date April 28, 2025 Additional Information Position will be located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisa Eichelberger at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Advertised: March 27, 2025 Applications close: April 28, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
See More Details >>Position Overview At Milliken & Company, we are a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, we create products that enhance people's lives and deliver solutions for our customers and communities. Job Summary We are seeking a qualified individual to join our manufacturing team as a Mechanical Technician at our Allen Plant in Blacksburg, SC. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability of equipment to meet and exceed facility goals for quality and production by inspecting, troubleshooting, and diagnosing mechanical problems on all manufacturing equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
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