Instrument Fitter

Swagelok Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok Louisiana in Baton Rouge is seeking a hands-on technician to fabricate and assemble stainless-steel tubing, fittings, hoses, and custom fluid-system assemblies. You will read prints, troubleshoot, and build high-quality assemblies using precision tools.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and experience in mechanical assembly or fabrication, with hands-on tubing fabrication, tube bending, or compression fittings strongly preferred; readiness to complete Swagelok certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, fabrication, manufacturing, or related industrial environment preferred.
• Hands-on tubing fabrication, tube bending, or compression fitting experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read basic manufacturing prints and perform shop math.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble stainless-steel tubing, fittings, hoses, and custom fluid systems.
• Bend and install tubing using precision tools and established procedures.
• Read manufacturing prints and troubleshoot assembly challenges.
• Set up, operate, and maintain fabrication equipment and tools.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Assist with maintenance of the tool rental fleet and other shop activities.
• Complete applicable Swagelok technical certifications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read prints

Shop math

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Swagelok Louisiana is seeking a hands-on technician to fabricate and assemble stainless-steel tubing, fittings, hoses, and custom fluid-system assemblies. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys working with tools, reading prints, troubleshooting, and building high-quality assemblies. Experience with tube bending, compression fittings, or industrial fabrication is especially valuable.

This is a mechanical fabrication and assembly position, not an instrumentation or calibration technician role.

What You'll Do

• Fabricate and assemble stainless-steel tubing, fittings, hoses, and custom fluid systems.
• Bend and install tubing using precision tools and established procedures.
• Read manufacturing prints and troubleshoot assembly challenges.
• Set up, operate, and maintain fabrication equipment and tools.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Assist with maintenance of the tool rental fleet and other shop activities.
• Complete applicable Swagelok technical certifications.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, fabrication, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment preferred.
• Hands-on tubing fabrication, tube bending, or compression fitting experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read basic manufacturing prints and perform shop math.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with common hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and safely operate shop equipment. Position requires manual dexterity and the ability to meet applicable visual acuity requirements, including color identification.

Join a team that takes pride in precision, quality, and hands-on problem-solving.