Fabrication Technician

R. F. MacDonald Co.•Fresno, CA

About The Position

The Fabrication Technician position must complete responsibilities delegated by the Fabrication & Rental manager/Foremen that include the fabrication of Skids and Maintenance of Rental boilers and related accessories. This effort involves regular contact with both internal and external parties. Our expectation is for the Fabrication Technician to be performing pressure vessel repairs, general repair of boilers, welding, pipe fitting, and other Skid buildout processes. Additionally, the Fabrication Technician will keep the scheduler of the work informed of daily work progress, maintain work areas and equipment clean and organized. Performs other related duties as required and assigned. Essential Functions The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Must be willing to attend trainings for boiler pressure vessel welders as the schedule permits. Will keep the adequate personnel informed of ongoing tasks and problems with new and existing projects. In general will do what it takes to make our company successful with the product lines we represent and the customers we serve. It is expected that this effort will complement and result in high quality build out and repairs of Skid Projects and the repair/installation of Boiler accessories and repairs. Ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends as needed. Will understand the requirements of ASME Code repairs and its impact on estimating, inspections, welding procedures and material control. Will attend all required bi-monthly safety meetings and training as requested. Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere. Must be certified in the 6G welding position and able to be certified as an employee of our company. Opening and inspection of boilers, with the understanding of the design and construction. Cleaning of the fire and watersides along with installing new gaskets. Performing refractory repairs and replacement. Capable of reading and understanding mechanical drawings. Along with the ability to make modifications to the equipment per these drawings. Capable of pipe fitting to ASME, state and local codes. Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information and help solve problems. Must be detail oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklist daily or as required in procedures manual. Must have strong language skills as well as industry specific vocabulary. Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required. Must have very strong reasoning and problem solving skills. A valid driver's license is required. Must be insurable with no major infractions. Job will require some travel. Must be a team player. Must be able and willing to work the hours necessary to fulfill the needs and expectations of the position and our customers. Must have the ability to provide some ASME boiler code application support as needed on the various boilers Must display a willingness to learn, and to expand in the position. Must be very detailed in paperwork. Must have some computer skills. Other duties assigned.

Requirements

One year of related experience in similar industry.
Welding & Pipefitting experience.
Must be willing to attend trainings for boiler pressure vessel welders as the schedule permits.
Ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends as needed.
Will understand the requirements of ASME Code repairs and its impact on estimating, inspections, welding procedures and material control.
Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere.
Must be certified in the 6G welding position and able to be certified as an employee of our company.
Capable of reading and understanding mechanical drawings.
Capable of pipe fitting to ASME, state and local codes.
Must be detail oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklist daily or as required in procedures manual.
Must have strong language skills as well as industry specific vocabulary.
Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required.
Must have very strong reasoning and problem solving skills.
A valid driver's license is required. Must be insurable with no major infractions. Job will require some travel.
Must be a team player.
Must be able and willing to work the hours necessary to fulfill the needs and expectations of the position and our customers.
Must have the ability to provide some ASME boiler code application support as needed on the various boilers
Must display a willingness to learn, and to expand in the position.
Must be very detailed in paperwork.

Nice To Haves

Computer knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Fabrication of Skids
Maintenance of Rental boilers and related accessories
Performing pressure vessel repairs
General repair of boilers
Welding
Pipe fitting
Skid buildout processes
Keep the scheduler of the work informed of daily work progress
Maintain work areas and equipment clean and organized
Attend trainings for boiler pressure vessel welders as the schedule permits
Keep the adequate personnel informed of ongoing tasks and problems with new and existing projects
Attend all required bi-monthly safety meetings and training as requested
Opening and inspection of boilers, with the understanding of the design and construction
Cleaning of the fire and watersides along with installing new gaskets
Performing refractory repairs and replacement
Make modifications to the equipment per mechanical drawings
Pipe fitting to ASME, state and local codes
Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information and help solve problems
Completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklist daily or as required in procedures manual
Provide some ASME boiler code application support as needed on the various boilers