Fabrication Technician

Company: Practical Applications, Inc. Location: Woburn, MA. The Fabrication Technician reports to the Fabrication Manager.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate equipment per 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 duties assigned.
• 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 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.

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.).
• CNC Manufacturing Capability.
• Ability to read P&IDs.
• Prior fabrication/construction/manufacturing experience desired.
• Ability to perform basic programming, basic design, and troubleshooting of systems.
• 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 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions (drilling, cleaning, and application of fasteners).