Fabrication Technician

R. F. MacDonald Co.•Fresno, CA

16h•Onsite

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 asssigned.

Requirements

Certified in the 6G welding position and able to be certified as an employee of our company
Ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends as needed
Good communication skills
Ability to work in a team atmosphere
Capable of reading and understanding mechanical drawings
Capable of pipe fitting to ASME, state and local codes
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 display a willingness to learn, and to expand in the position
Must be very detailed in paperwork
Must have some computer skills
One year of related experience in similar industry
Welding & Pipefitting experience

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
Keep adequate personnel informed of ongoing tasks and problems with new and existing projects
Make our company successful with the product lines we represent and the customers we serve
High quality build out and repairs of Skid Projects and the repair/installation of Boiler accessories and repairs
Understand the requirements of ASME Code repairs and its impact on estimating, inspections, welding procedures and material control
Attend all required bi-monthly safety meetings and training
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
Reading and understanding mechanical drawings
Making 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