Mechanical Installation Technician

Location: Charleston, SC
Company: PolyClean USA
Position: Full-Time, On-Site
Department: Engineering / Field Services

About PolyClean

PolyClean USA is a specialized service provider for the plastics industry, offering mobile defect removal and blending solutions directly at client facilities. Our “factories on wheels” help major manufacturers, including Syensqo, improve material quality without added logistics. We are rapidly expanding and seeking skilled technicians to help build and maintain our fleet of mobile units.

Position Overview

We are hiring a Mechanical Installation Technician to join our Charleston-based team. In this role, you’ll be hands-on in the mechanical build-out, electrical setup, and functional calibration of our mobile sorting units (trucks) before they are deployed to client sites across the U.S.

This is a field-adjacent, workshop-based role — ideal for mechanically inclined professionals with experience in industrial equipment installation, pneumatics, basic electrical systems, and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the mechanical and electrical build-out of mobile sorting and blending units

• Install and calibrate pneumatic systems, vacuum convey systems, and optical sorters (EVO or Satake units)

• Set up air compressors, blowers, receivers, and electrical conduit systems

• Interpret mechanical schematics and electrical diagrams

• Work with fabrication, mounting, and layout of complex industrial systems inside truck trailers

• Conduct startup testing and basic system validation

• Document all install work for compliance and future maintenance

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-first workshop environment

• Collaborate with operations managers, vendors (e.g., Satake, Kaeser), and other technicians

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working inside custom trailers (truck units)

• Strong background in assembly, fabrication, and light electrical work

• Familiar with industrial equipment setup and alignment

• Able to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and process flow diagrams

• Comfortable using hand and power tools in a shop environment

• Team player with a commitment to safety, quality, and precision

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial equipment installation

• Familiarity with pneumatics, conduit installation, and basic control systems

• Able to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically active installation tasks

• Valid driver’s license

• Clean background check (required for DOT compliance)

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding, machining, or metal fabrication experience

• Knowledge of mobile sorting, material handling, or optical sorting systems

• Forklift experience or certification

• Prior experience working on or inside mobile units/trailers

Why Join PolyClean?

✅ Be part of a niche, high-impact industry
✅ Work on cutting-edge mobile manufacturing technology
✅ Competitive pay, full benefits, and 401K
✅ Career growth into operations, field service, or technical lead roles
✅ Work with a close-knit, safety-focused team that values innovation

Interested?

Apply today and help us expand the most advanced mobile plastic sorting fleet in North America. Be part of building something better — from the ground (or chassis) up.