Mechanical Technician

Xai
Memphis, TN
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to hands-on, safety-conscious individuals with construction or mechanical-helper experience working in data center infrastructure and industrial environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior mechanical or industrial construction experience and a willingness to work in dynamic, on-site environments
    — “Prior experience on industrial, mechanical, or data center construction sites.
  • People who can manage physical demands, including working at heights and lifting moderate loads, in industrial settings
    — “Capability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders, lift moderate loads, stand and walk for a full shift.

Things to consider

  • The role requires extensive travel and prolonged on-site presence during peak construction periods
    — “Ability to travel extensively to SpaceXAI construction sites and remain onsite during peak construction phases.
  • Candidates must be prepared for long hours and non-traditional schedules during critical project windows
    — “Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical construction windows.

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with mechanical assembly, material staging, and safety protocols in your resume and interview responses
    — “Assist skilled trades with hanging strut, supports, lagging, insulation, bolt-up, and simple mechanical assembly.
  • Emphasize your ability to maintain a safe and productive jobsite through clear communication and attention to detail
    — “All employees are expected to have strong communication skills.
  • Showcase your adaptability and initiative in team settings, especially in a flat organizational structure
    — “Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence.
  • Include experience with basic tools, power tools, and material-handling equipment in your application materials
    — “Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and material-handling equipment safely.
  • Demonstrate your ability to work in a fast-evolving construction environment with changing priorities
    — “Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • supporting buildout and operation of AI supercomputing infrastructure
  • maintaining a safe and productive jobsite
Typical background
constructionwarehousemanufacturing

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical General LaborField SupportConstructionCommissioningData Center Infrastructure

Preferred

Industrial ConstructionOSHA 10 TrainingAbility To Read Simple Plans

Stack & domain

Mechanical General LaborField SupportConstructionCommissioningAI Supercomputing InfrastructurePipeValvesHangersInsulationToolsEquipmentStrutSupportsLaggingBolt-upMechanical AssemblyCribbingAlignmentHousekeepingPallet JacksBasic RiggingMechanical FastenersOSHA 10TeamworkSafetyCommunicationNullData Centers

About the role

Original posting from Xai via Greenhouse

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a Mechanical Technician to support the buildout and operation of SpaceXAI's high-performance data centers. In this hands-on role, you will provide mechanical general labor and field support that keeps construction and commissioning moving on our next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure.

You will work closely with mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and operations teams to stage materials, assist installs, and maintain a safe, productive jobsite from construction through turnover. This is a full-time, onsite role with significant travel to SpaceXAI data center sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Stage, move, and inventory pipe, valves, hangers, insulation, tools, and equipment; keep laydown yards and mechanical rooms orderly.

Assist skilled trades with hanging strut, supports, lagging, insulation, bolt-up, and simple mechanical assembly under direction of a lead technician or journeyman.

Support equipment set for pumps, cooling towers, air handlers, and related mechanical gear, including cribbing, alignment assist, and housekeeping.

 Open and close work areas: protection, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediately.

Fetch tools and materials, run parts between warehouse and field, and keep consumables stocked.

Follow LOTO, PPE, and permit rules; do not work on live systems without authorization.

Report damaged material, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately.

 Support punch-list work and cleanup through system turnover.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1+ year of construction, warehouse, manufacturing, or mechanical-helper experience, or equivalent military experience.

Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing construction site.

Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and material-handling equipment safely.

Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures.

Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical construction windows.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience on industrial, mechanical, or data center construction sites.

Familiarity with pallet jacks, basic rigging, and mechanical fasteners.

OSHA 10 or equivalent training.

Ability to read simple plans or spool sheets.

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel extensively to SpaceXAI construction sites and remain onsite during peak construction phases.

Capability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders, lift moderate loads, stand and walk for a full shift, and wear PPE for extended periods.

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Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)

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