Fabrication Technician

R.F. MacDonald Co.; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

R.F. MacDonald Co. seeks a Fabrication Technician in Fresno to fabricate Skids, repair boilers, and maintain related accessories. You will weld, pipefit, and read mechanical drawings while coordinating with a foreman and scheduler to ensure timely project completion.

The role requires ASME code understanding, strong problem solving, and a willingness to work nights or weekends when needed. A valid driver's license and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience in a similar industry.
• Welding and pipefitting experience required.
• Computer knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate skid projects and maintain boilers and related accessories.
• Perform pressure vessel repairs and general boiler repairs.
• Read drawings and modify equipment per plans.
• Work extended hours as needed and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Coordinate with scheduler and communicate progress to management.

Skills

Welding experience

Pipefitting

Reading drawings

ASME code knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driver's license

Job description

Description

The Fabrication Technician position must complete responsibilities delegated by the Fabrication & Rental manager/Foremen that include the fabrication of Skids and Maintenance of Rental boilers and related accessories. This effort involves regular contact with both internal and external parties.

Our expectation is for the Fabrication Technician to be performing pressure vessel repairs, general repair of boilers, welding, pipe fitting, and other Skid buildout processes. Additionally, the Fabrication Technician will keep the scheduler of the work informed of daily work progress, maintain work areas and equipment clean and organized. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Essential Functions

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Must be willing to attend trainings for boiler pressure vessel welders as the schedule permits. Will keep the adequate personnel informed of ongoing tasks and problems with new and existing projects.
• In general will do what it takes to make our company successful with the product lines we represent and the customers we serve. It is expected that this effort will complement and result in high quality build out and repairs of Skid Projects and the repair/installation of Boiler accessories and repairs.
• Ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends as needed.
• Will understand the requirements of ASME Code repairs and its impact on estimating, inspections, welding procedures and material control.
• Will attend all required bi-monthly safety meetings and training as requested.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must be certified in the 6G welding position and able to be certified as an employee of our company.
• Opening and inspection of boilers, with the understanding of the design and construction.
• Cleaning of the fire and watersides along with installing new gaskets. Performing refractory repairs and replacement.
• Capable of reading and understanding mechanical drawings. Along with the ability to make modifications to the equipment per these drawings.
• Capable of pipe fitting to ASME, state and local codes.
• Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information and help solve problems.
• Must be detail oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklist daily or as required in procedures manual.
• Must have strong language skills as well as industry specific vocabulary.
• Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required.
• Must have very strong reasoning and problem solving skills.
• A valid driver's license is required. Must be insurable with no major infractions. Job will require some travel.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able and willing to work the hours necessary to fulfill the needs and expectations of the position and our customers.
• Must have the ability to provide some ASME boiler code application support as needed on the various boilers
• Must display a willingness to learn, and to expand in the position.
• Must be very detailed in paperwork.
• Must have some computer skills.
• Other duties assigned.

Competencies

1. Must have strong Communication skills
2. Proficient in communications both verbal and written
3. Interpersonal Skills
4. Safety Focus
5. Critical Thinking/Evaluation
6. Reasoning skills
7. Ethical conduct & practices
8. Time Management
9. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
10. Flexibility
11. Timeliness
12. Initiative
13. Change Agent

Requirements

• One year of related experience in similar industry.
• Computer knowledge a plus.
• Welding & Pipefitting experience.