Assembly & Repair Technician

Ameri-Cans; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameri-Cans in Ruther Glen, VA seeks an Assembly & Repair Technician to assemble, outfit, repair and refurbish temporary sanitary pumphouse systems and other equipment. You will work across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and finishing tasks in a 7-member shop crew.

You will troubleshoot and rehabilitate legacy systems, ensure safety, and support project turnaround requirements while maintaining quality workmanship and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years hands-on experience across two trades or more.
• Proficient with common hand and power tools used in building and repair.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with how components interact in systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural issues.
• Read and follow shop drawings, schematics, and spec sheets.
• Team oriented, dependable, and able to meet schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, outfit, repair, and refurbish temporary sanitary pumphouse systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, or replace damaged components across multiple trades.
• Perform repairs to restore equipment to serviceable condition and test operations.
• Coordinate daily work with crew across trades to maintain workflow and schedules.
• Maintain shop tools, organize materials, and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Multi-Trade Experience

Tool Proficiency

Mechanical Aptitude

Troubleshooting Ability

Technical Comprehension

Collaborative Mindset

Work Ethic & Reliability

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

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Assembly & Repair Technician

Full Time Ruther Glen, VA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1152

Salary Range: $28.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Reports To: Operations / Maintenance Manager
Team Size: 7-Member Shop Crew
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Assembly & Repair Technician is responsible for the assembly, trade outfitting, repair, and refurbishment of temporary sanitary pumphouse systems and other company equipment. This hands-on, multi-trade role involves assembling and outfitting new systems as well as systematically rehabilitating legacy systems and rental equipment returning from field deployment.

Working as part of a 7-person shop crew, the successful candidate must be a flexible team player capable of performing work across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and finishing disciplines. Technicians will rotate between tasks based on current project needs, equipment condition, and turnaround schedules.

Key Responsibilities

1. New System Assembly & Outfitting

• Carpentry & Framing: Build and reinforce subflooring, wall framing, interior partitions, and exterior sheathing using standard construction methods and power tools.
• Plumbing & Pipefitting: Route, cut, glue, and fit rigid and flexible piping, including PVC, PEX, ABS, and copper, for intake, discharge, manifolds, and pump connections; install tanks, valves, strainers, and related components.
• Electrical Rough-In & Outfitting: Install electrical panels, conduit, outlets, lighting, space heaters, and control wiring for pumps and related systems according to established shop layouts and applicable safety requirements.
• Finishing & Painting: Prepare surfaces, seal and caulk seams, prime, and apply protective interior and exterior coatings using brushes, rollers, and commercial spray equipment.
• Assemble, install, and secure mechanical components and supporting hardware according to established system layouts, specifications, and dimensional requirements.

2. Repair, Rehabilitation & Refurbishment

• Conduct comprehensive intake inspections of legacy systems and equipment returning from field deployment to identify and document damage, wear, deterioration, and mechanical or electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, or replace damaged or worn components, including framing, piping, pumps, valves, switches, electrical components, and hardware.
• Perform structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and cosmetic repairs necessary to restore equipment to serviceable condition.
• Pressure-test fluid lines and conduct functional mechanical and electrical testing to verify proper system operation before equipment is cleared for redeployment.
• Pressure-wash, clean, sanitize, prepare, and repaint systems and enclosures as necessary to restore equipment condition and maintain consistent fleet presentation.
• Assist with modifications and upgrades to existing systems when operational requirements, field experience, or equipment condition warrant changes.

3. Shop Operations & Team Execution

• Coordinate daily work and task handoffs with fellow crew members across structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and finishing activities to maintain efficient workflow and project schedules.
• Maintain shared shop tools and equipment and ensure tools are returned to designated storage locations in serviceable condition.
• Organize and maintain commonly used materials and consumables, including fittings, fasteners, piping, wire, hardware, and finishing supplies.
• Notify management of damaged tools, material shortages, or inventory needs that could affect scheduled work.
• Maintain clean and orderly personal work areas and shared shop spaces.
• Adhere to all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, equipment operating procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and movement of systems, materials, and components within the shop and yard as required.

Required Qualifications

• Multi-Trade Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience involving at least two relevant trades or disciplines, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical repair, or painting/finishing, with the willingness and aptitude to cross-train in additional areas.
• Tool Proficiency: Demonstrated experience using common commercial hand and power tools, which may include framing nailers, miter and table saws, pipe cutting and joining tools, crimpers, drills, impact drivers, grinders, and multimeters.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong hands-on mechanical ability with the capacity to understand how individual components interact as part of a complete system.
• Troubleshooting Ability: Ability to identify mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural problems and work through practical repair solutions.
• Technical Comprehension: Ability to read and follow shop drawings, assembly schematics, dimensional cut sheets, equipment specifications, and diagnostic checklists.
• Collaborative Mindset: Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach, with the ability to work closely alongside other crew members across multiple trades and tasks.
• Work Ethic & Reliability: Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to maintain a steady work pace while meeting project schedules and equipment turnaround requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with industrial water pumps, lift stations, float switches, temporary utility systems, or similar mechanical systems.
• Experience repairing or refurbishing commercial, industrial, construction, rental, or fleet equipment.
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, overhead hoists, or similar material-handling equipment.
• Formal vocational or technical training in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical repair, or a related skilled trade.
• Relevant trade certifications or documented apprenticeship experience.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs. and assist team members with maneuvering heavier components and equipment.
• Ability to perform work requiring standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching, including work within compact system enclosures.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment for extended periods.
• Work is performed primarily within an active shop, warehouse, and yard environment with exposure to varying seasonal temperatures, power-tool and equipment noise, dust, paint and coating fumes, water and wastewater equipment, and industrial vehicle traffic.
• Required PPE will be provided and must be worn in accordance with company and site‑specific safety requirements