Fabrication Mechanic: Welding, Machining & Assembly

- United States - VWR International; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor seeks a Fabrication Mechanic to perform fabrication work, including cutting, welding, sheet metal work, metal finishing, and machinery assembly. The role requires a High School diploma and 5+ years of experience.

Welding certifications are a plus, with expertise in GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, sheet metal, pipefitting, machining, and interpreting engineering drawings. Pay ranges from $52,000 to $83,950 per year.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Welding certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate/modify increasingly complex fixtures, machinery, and fittings by laying out, cutting, fitting, measuring and welding.
• Follow welding standards and SOPs to achieve project outcomes.
• Work from complex drawings, blueprints, manuals and instructions for installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery, plumbing, piping, and electromechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems on machinery, process equipment, and facility systems under limited supervision.
• Initiate purchase orders for parts, machines or contracted services.
• Be proactive in identifying and correcting mechanical and safety issues.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Blueprint reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Math & geometry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

GTAW

SMAW

GMAW

FCAW

Sheet metal work

Pipefitting

Machining (mill, lathe)

Job description

Avantor seeks a Fabrication Mechanic to perform fabrication work, including cutting, welding, sheet metal work, metal finishing, and machinery assembly. The role requires a High School diploma and 5+ years of experience.

Welding certifications are a plus, with expertise in GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, sheet metal, pipefitting, machining, and interpreting engineering drawings. Pay ranges from $52,000 to $83,950 per year.