Fabricator

Vacuum Technology • Rockland, MA

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About The Position

Dynavac is seeking a skilled Fabricator to join its Fabrication team, producing high-vacuum process equipment for organizations in aerospace, defense, and thin-film technology. The role requires producing independent work from blueprints, job specifications, work orders, and verbal instructions. The salary range is $30–$36 per hour, based on experience. The position includes a minimum travel requirement of 10% to customer sites and has no supervisory responsibilities.

The Fabricator performs certified MIG and TIG welding on aluminum or stainless steel, sets up welding machines, reads prints, and works with a range of manufacturing processes and equipment. Duties also include leak, pressure, and LN2 shock testing, as well as bending, rolling, and forming materials in and out of position.

The work environment involves regular standing and exposure to vibration, usually very loud noise, and occasional work near moving mechanical parts or at heights, with occasional risk of electrical shock. The employee must use required personal protective equipment and meet the role’s physical demands. Dynavac offers comprehensive health coverage, a retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities to work on custom-engineered equipment in a collaborative culture focused on professional growth and technical excellence. Reasonable accommodation may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Dynavac is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

• Vocational high school diploma or equivalent in Metal Fabrication.
• Two to ten years of manufacturing experience; preferably in metal fabrication.
• Certified-level MIG welding of aluminum or stainless steel in flat, vertical, or horizontal positions.
• TIG welding of aluminum or stainless steel in flat, vertical, or horizontal positions at 6G certified level.
• Advanced knowledge of weld machine setup processes.
• Advanced print-reading skills.
• Advanced knowledge of the listed manufacturing processes: saws, shears, brake press, grinders, sanders, beveling, riveting, and rollers.
• Ability to participate in a team-oriented environment.
• May be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including standing; using hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; climbing or balancing; and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience preferably in metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld aluminum or stainless steel in flat, vertical, or horizontal positions at a certified level.
• TIG weld aluminum or stainless steel in flat, vertical, or horizontal positions at a 6G certified level.
• Set up welding machines and produce work independently from blueprints, job specifications, work orders, and verbal instructions.
• Read prints and use manufacturing processes and equipment including saws, shears, brake presses, grinders, sanders, beveling, riveting, and rollers.
• Perform leak testing, pressure testing, and LN2 shock testing.
• Bend, roll, and form materials in position and out of position.
• Travel to customer sites as required, with a minimum travel requirement of 10%.
• Wear safety shoes, goggles, hoods with protective lenses, and other required personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Opportunities to work on innovative, custom-engineered equipment used by leading aerospace and technology organizations
• Collaborative culture focused on professional growth and technical excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED