Fabrication Technician

Practical Applications, Inc.; Mishawum (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hireology is seeking a Fabrication Technician I to fabricate equipment per drawings and assist with CAD feedback for water treatment systems. You will also help prepare equipment maintenance manuals and related customer documents.

The role involves maintaining the fabrication shop daily, collaborating with a team, and performing other duties as assigned by management. Experience with industrial controls and fabrication machinery is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with Industrial Controls and mechanical systems (unistrut, skids, frames, etc.).
• Experience with special piping and piping materials (polypropylene, stainless steel, etc.).
• Experience with industrial fluid handling systems (pumps, mixers, flowmeters, etc.).
• Read and modify mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to operate fabrication machinery (lathe, drill press, hand tools, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install, troubleshoot, maintain and repair devices and systems: sensors, relay logic, AC and DC motors, controls, and drives.
• Identify parts for new installation or replacement.
• Read, interpret, and collaborate on schematics.
• Understand documentation principles.
• Study schematics and manuals to determine installation or system modification procedures.
• Any other related duties directed by management.

Skills

Industrial controls

Mechanical systems

Piping systems

Read schematics

Operate fabrication machinery

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Job description

Fabrication Technician I

Responsibilities include fabrication of equipment per drawings. Compile, analyze, and provide feedback on CAD drawings of water treatment systems. Assist with preparation of equipment maintenance manuals along with supporting documents for the customer. Maintain the fabrication shop daily and perform all other duties assigned.

Reporting

The Fabrication Technician will report to the Fabrication Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Offer solutions to keep projects within budget
• Work well independently and in a team environment
• Plan and implement new methods and procedures to make daily operations or system designs more efficient
• Fabricate, install, troubleshoot, maintain and repair the following devices and systems:
  • Sensors
  • Relay Logic
  • AC and DC motors, controls, and drives
• Identify parts for new installation or replacement
• Read, interpret, and collaborate on schematics
• Understand documentation principles
• Study schematics, manuals, to determine installation or system modification procedures
• Any other related duties directed by management

Qualifications:

Experience with Industrial Controls and mechanical systems (unistrut, skids, frames, etc.)

Experience with special piping and piping materials (polypropylene, stainless steel, etc.)

Experience with industrial fluid handling systems (pumps, mixers, flowmeters, etc.)

Read and modify mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

Ability to operate fabrication machinery (lathe, drill press, hand tools, etc.)

Desired Qualifications:

• CNC Manufacturing Capability
• Be able to read P&IDs
• Prior fabrication/construction/manufacturing experience desired
• Perform basic programming, basic design, and troubleshooting of systems

**Physical qualifications include but are not limited to:**

• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours (or more)
• Ability to twist, turn, squat, climb, lift, push, and pull
• Ability to carry/lift parts that weigh from 25-100lbs
• Able to do repetitive motions (drilling, cleaning, and application of fasteners)