Fabrication Mechanic

Avantor•Bakersfield, CA

1d•$52,000 - $83,950

About The Position

Avantor is seeking a Fabrication Mechanic to perform fabrication work, including cutting, welding, sheet metal work, metal finishing, and machinery assembly. The role fabricates or modifies fixtures, machinery, and fittings of increasing complexity by laying out, cutting, fitting, measuring, and welding metals and other materials. The mechanic follows welding standards and standard operating procedures to achieve engineering project requirements. The position works from drawings, blueprints, manuals, and verbal or written instructions to install, repair, replace, and maintain machinery, plumbing and piping, and sometimes electrical systems. It also involves troubleshooting and repairing machinery, process equipment, and facility systems under limited supervision, initiating purchase orders for parts, machines, or contracted services, and proactively identifying and correcting mechanical and safety issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge or skills in welding processes GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW; sheet metal work; pipefitting; plumbing; machining using mills and lathes; engineering drawing interpretation; equipment repair troubleshooting; heavy machinery rigging over 1,000 lb.; basic math; and geometry.

Nice To Haves

Welding certifications.

Responsibilities

Fabricate and modify fixtures, machinery, and fittings by laying out, cutting, fitting, measuring, and welding metals and other materials.
Perform welding, sheet metal work, metal finishing, and machinery assembly in accordance with relevant welding standards and standard operating procedures.
Use drawings, blueprints, manuals, and verbal or written instructions for installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of machinery, plumbing, piping, and, in some cases, electrical systems.
Troubleshoot and repair machinery, process equipment, and facility systems and components under limited supervision.
Initiate purchase orders for parts, machines, or contracted services.
Proactively identify and correct mechanical and safety issues.