Maintenance Fabrication Technician

Job Duties

• Analyzing specification charts, samples, and drawings to gain a thorough understanding of requirements.
• Making measurements and marking materials to develop a layout/template for manufacturing parts.
• Developing and executing a plan for equipment installation and communicating impacts to operations.
• Sets up equipment required to complete each step of the parts rebuild/modification or repairs.
• Participates in root cause analysis of failed parts together with other personnel on site.
• Maintains an up-to-date inventory of consumables, parts, and tools needed to fully operate the workshop.
• Operates and services maintenance shop equipment, keeps up to date maintenance logs, inspections, and other information.
• Inspects finished parts for flaws and defects.
• Designs machine part replacements and recommends design improvements for implementation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a welder/fabricator.
• Experience in rigging for moving moderate loads and plant equipment.
• Experience using shop machines including lathes, milling, drill press, hydraulic press, grinders, etc.
• Understanding both metric and imperial standards of measurement.
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g., calipers, gauges) to take accurate measurements.
• Ability to root cause problems.
• Knowledge and understanding of metal properties and other materials.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Good mathematical skills and analytical abilities.
• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items.
• Well-versed in technical/engineering drawings and applying equipment layouts to physical plant floor.
• Experienced working around equipment with moving parts, high understanding of plant safety, equipment LOTO and guarding.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good ability to interact with technical staff.
• Good analytical/innovative and critical thinking skills.
• Able to adjust daily priorities based on plant needs & equipment opportunities.
• Flexibility to respond to off-hour emergency situations related to plant operations.
• Able to prioritize & sequence multi-step equipment assembly.

Pay

Starting Pay Rate: $25.00/hr