Fabrication Technician

petersonschool.online; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Practical Applications, Inc. in Woburn, MA is seeking a Fabrication Technician to fabricate equipment per drawings and support CAD reviews of water treatment systems.

You will help prepare maintenance manuals and keep the fabrication shop running smoothly, coordinating with the Fabrication Manager on daily tasks and priorities. The role requires hands-on experience with fabrication machinery, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, piping materials, and the ability to read mechanical drawings and

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial controls and mechanical systems.
• Experience with piping materials such as polypropylene and stainless steel.
• Experience with industrial fluid handling systems (pumps, mixers, flowmeters).
• Read and modify mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to operate fabrication machinery (lathe, drill press, hand tools).
• Desired: CNC manufacturing capability, reading P&IDs, basic programming and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate equipment per drawings and specifications.
• Compile, analyze, and provide feedback on CAD drawings of water treatment systems.
• Assist with preparation of maintenance manuals and supporting documents for customers.
• Maintain the fabrication shop daily and perform related duties as assigned.
• Report to the Fabrication Manager.
• Identify parts for new installations or replacements.
• Read, interpret and collaborate on schematics and documentation.

Skills

Industrial controls experience

Mechanical systems experience

Read electrical schematics

Read mechanical drawings

Operate fabrication machinery

P&IDs reading

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

CNC manufacturing

Hand tools

Job description

Company: Practical Applications, Inc. Location: Woburn, MA

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
• 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
• 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)