Fabrication Technician
Practical Applications, Inc. · Woburn, MA · 3 wk ago
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Responsibilities
- Fabricate equipment according to drawings.
- Compile, analyze, and provide feedback on CAD drawings of water‑treatment systems.
- Assist with preparation of equipment maintenance manuals and supporting documents for the customer.
- Maintain the fabrication shop daily and perform all other assigned duties.
- Offer solutions to keep projects within budget.
- Work well independently and in a team environment.
- Plan and implement new methods and procedures to improve daily operations or system designs.
- Fabricate, install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair devices and systems such as 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.
- Perform any other related duties directed by management.
The Fabrication Technician reports to the Fabrication Manager.
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.).
- Ability to read and modify mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
- Ability to operate fabrication machinery (lathe, drill press, hand tools, etc.).
Desired Qualifications
- CNC manufacturing capability.
- Ability to read P&IDs.
- Prior fabrication, construction, or manufacturing experience.
- Perform basic programming, basic design, and troubleshooting of systems.
Physical Qualifications
- Ability to stand for 8–10 hours (or more).
- Ability to twist, turn, squat, climb, lift, push, and pull.
- Ability to carry/lift parts weighing 25–100 lb.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions (drilling, cleaning, and application of fasteners).