Instrumentation/Fabrication Technician

Edmonton Valve & Fitting; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok Edmonton is seeking an Instrumentation/Fabrication Technician to support the Custom Solutions department, boosting productivity and handling project tasks with the team.

The role involves assembling panels, operating CNC equipment, performing inspections, and engaging with customers on layouts and testing. A high school diploma and trade training are required; carpentry, millwright, or fabrication experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and trade training required.
• Experience in carpentry, millwright, metal work, or similar is an asset.
• Oil & Gas or instrumentation industry exposure is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 5S standards and shop housekeeping.
• Assemble panels and assemblies.
• Assist with inspections, testing, and equipment maintenance.
• Operate CNC equipment for bending and coiling.
• Mentor junior fabrication staff and support layouts.
• Meet with customers for testing and layouts.
• Cut and deburr tubing; bend tubing manually and with CNC.
• Install Swagelok tube fittings and produce hoses.
• Collaborate with the team to complete projects on time.
• Training via Swagelok University and ongoing development.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

SAP

Crystal Reports

Power BI

Advanced Excel Analytics

P&ID drawings

CAD drawings

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Trade Training

Tools

Solidworks

Swagelok products

Job description

Who we are

For over 50 years, Swagelok Edmonton has been dedicated to providing professional customer service and support to our valued customers on our extensive local inventory of Swagelok products. As one of the leading fluid handling components suppliers in Central and Northern Alberta, we demonstrate our level of commitment to our customers and associates by our dedication and focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

The Instrumentation/Fabrication Technician is required to assist in the growth and development of the Custom Solutions department by increasing productivity and relieving other team members of basic and intermediate duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the 5S standard of the shop and housekeeping
• Assembly of assemblies and panels
• Assistance with inspections and testing
• Operation of CNC equipment for bending and coiling
• Assisting with equipment maintenance
• Mentoring of junior fabrication associates
• Assist Field Engineering team on layouts
• Meet with customers for testing and layouts
• Cutting and deburring tubing
• Bending tubing both by hand and with CNC bender
• Installation of Swagelok tube fittings
• Production of Swagelok hoses
• Working hands‑on with the product and working with a team to complete projects on time
• Training using an online portal, Swagelok University
• Additional assistance and responsibilities as assigned and as development progresses.

Qualifications/Skills Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Trade Training

An asset but not required:

• Technical industry background
• Experience as a carpenter, millwright, metal worker, construction worker, electrician, fabricator, or welder
• Experience within Oil & Gas industry or Instrumentation industry

Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate skill with hand tools and power tools
• Basic computer skills such as email and internet usage
• Knowledge on analytic software including but not limited to: SAP, Crystal Reports, Advanced Excel Analytics, Power BI, and Business Systems
• Understanding of assembly, fabrication, or instrumentation
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read P&ID or CAD drawings
• Able to think and problem solve analytically

Additional Assets

• Understanding of Solidworks software
• Awareness of the Swagelok product line