Fabricator/ Assembly Technician

Austin Bridge & Road • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

A Fabricator / Assembly Technician builds, assembles, modifies, and maintains custom material-handling and workstation systems using Creform or similar pipe-and-joint components. The role involves interpreting technical drawings, accurately measuring and cutting materials, assembling structures, and ensuring finished products meet quality and safety standards.

The position works with items such as carts, flow racks, workstations, shelving systems, and display boards, and integrates accessories including casters, floor locks, hinges, label holders, and roller tracks. The technician also modifies and repairs existing structures, checks completed assemblies for accuracy and stability, monitors component inventory, and supports lean manufacturing and 5S practices.

Work may take place in industrial and construction environments and involve weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, vibration, moving equipment, and other site-specific hazards. The role requires the ability to perform varied physical activities, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and to use required personal protective equipment while meeting applicable safety and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, and schematics.
• Strong measuring, layout, and fabrication skills.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly techniques and fastener installation.
• Ability to work with pipe-and-joint systems such as Creform or similar modular frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S workplace organization.
• Ability to troubleshoot build and assembly challenges.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to accurately measure and calculate dimensions, work with fractions, decimals, and millimeter measurements, and perform basic geometry and layout calculations.
• Typically 1 to 3 years of experience in mechanical assembly, fabrication, manufacturing, carpentry, material-handling equipment assembly, or lean manufacturing environments.
• Ability to perform required physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers; some positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with Creform or similar pipe-and-joint systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, CAD drawings, and sketches to determine build requirements and dimensions.
• Measure, mark, and cut Creform plastic-coated steel pipes, conduits, and tracks using manual and power tools.
• Assemble custom carts, flow racks, workstations, shelving systems, display boards, and other lean manufacturing structures.
• Install and integrate components such as casters, floor locks, hinges, label holders, roller tracks, and related accessories.
• Verify the alignment, squareness, stability, and dimensional accuracy of completed assemblies.
• Inspect finished products against specifications and quality standards before deployment to production areas.
• Modify, repair, reconfigure, or disassemble existing structures to support changing operational needs.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues and make adjustments to ensure functionality and structural integrity.
• Monitor inventory levels of pipes, joints, hardware, and assembly components; report shortages and help maintain adequate stock levels.
• Maintain accurate measurements and documentation throughout fabrication and assembly processes.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area using 5S principles.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed