Fabrication Technician

Practical Applications, Inc.•Woburn, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the fabrication of equipment according to drawings, compiling and analyzing CAD drawings of water treatment systems, and assisting with the preparation of equipment maintenance manuals. The technician will also maintain the fabrication shop and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

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.).
Read and modify mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
Ability to operate fabrication machinery (lathe, drill press, hand tools, etc.).
Ability to stand for 8-10 hours (or more).
Ability to twist, turn, squat, climb, lift, push, and pull.
Ability to carry/lift parts that weigh from 25-100lbs.
Able to do repetitive motions (drilling, cleaning, and application of fasteners).

Nice To Haves

CNC Manufacturing Capability
Be able to read P&IDs
Prior fabrication/construction/manufacturing experience desired
Perform basic programming, basic design, and troubleshooting of systems

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.
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, and 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 other related duties directed by management.