Fabrication Technician

Practical Applications, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Practical Applications, Inc. is seeking a Fabrication Technician I to fabricate equipment per drawings and analyze CAD feedback for water treatment systems.

You will maintain the fabrication shop, assist with maintenance manuals, and support project teams with installation and repair tasks. The role requires hands-on fabrication with lathe, drill press, and hand tools, plus ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, with a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced

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)

Responsibilities

• 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
• Fabricate, install, troubleshoot, maintain and repair devices and systems as described

Skills

Industrial controls

Mechanical systems

Reading schematics

Fabrication tooling

Team collaboration

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Hand tools

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)