Mechanical Construction & Fabrication Technician
About The Position
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) develops and commercializes domestic, sustainable sources of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies. Its commercial-scale materials are supplied to battery manufacturers. ABTC is hiring a hands-on Mechanical Construction & Fabrication Technician for its Construction Self-Perform Team. The technician supports industrial construction and mechanical installations, including piping systems, sheet metal fabrication, structural modifications, and equipment improvements across ABTC facilities. The role is suited to a practical builder and problem-solver who can fabricate solutions using materials such as PVC, carbon steel, stainless steel, and sheet metal, and translate technical drawings and field requirements into functional installations. The technician may also assist electrical and general construction teams as needed and within their qualifications.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial mechanical construction, fabrication, pipefitting, welding, or related trades.
- Ability to read P&IDs, PFDs, mechanical drawings, and equipment layouts.
- Experience with industrial piping installation and mechanical assembly.
- Hands-on experience with plastic, carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum piping, and other fabrication materials.
- Ability to measure, cut, fit, assemble, and install mechanical, piping, and structural components.
- Familiarity with fabrication techniques, mechanical tools, and construction equipment.
- Basic understanding of welding, metal fabrication, and sheet metal work.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, creativity, and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to work from drawings, sketches, verbal instructions, and field measurements.
- Willingness to perform physical construction work and support multiple disciplines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in industrial environments.
- Understanding of jobsite safety, proper tool use, and LOTO procedures.
- Willingness to work flexible schedules.
Nice To Haves
- MIG, TIG, and/or stick welding experience and welding qualifications or certifications.
- Carbon steel and stainless steel piping fabrication experience.
- Industrial PVC/CPVC chemical process piping experience.
- Sheet metal bending, forming, and fabrication experience.
- Ability to interpret piping isometrics, fabrication drawings, and structural details.
- Experience with pumps, tanks, filtration systems, conveyors, and chemical process equipment.
- Prefabrication and modular assembly experience.
- Familiarity with applicable ASME piping codes and welding/fabrication standards.
- Experience in mining, chemical processing, battery recycling, manufacturing, or industrial facilities.
- Basic electrical or instrumentation installation knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Support industrial construction and mechanical installations across ABTC facilities.
- Install and assemble industrial piping and mechanical systems.
- Fabricate and modify sheet metal and structural components.
- Improve and modify equipment and installations.
- Measure, cut, fit, assemble, and install mechanical, piping, and structural components.
- Work from drawings, sketches, verbal instructions, and field measurements.
- Assist electrical and general construction teams as needed and within qualifications.
- Perform physical construction work and support multiple disciplines.
- Follow jobsite safety practices, use tools properly, and comply with LOTO procedures.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Parental Leave.
- Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program.
- Stock options.
- 401(K).
- Flexible paid time off.
- Competitive salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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