Mechanical Technician II
About The Position
The Mechanical Technician II assembles, fabricates, and quality-checks components used to manufacture specialized water treatment systems. The role performs intricate pipe-fitting with materials such as stainless steel, fiberglass, CPVC, and PVC, and operates specialized equipment including ironworkers, band saws, drill presses, and forklifts. The technician works from complex engineering drawings and quality specifications, constructs piping spools with minimal supervision, and performs self-inspections and QA documentation. The role also mentors junior staff, follows safety protocols, maintains a clean work area through 5S initiatives, and keeps detailed reports and production records. Work takes place primarily in a fabrication shop. The technician must wear appropriate PPE and may perform confined-space entries in specialized tank environments. The position offers mentoring, technical and commercial training, and pathways for advancement in water treatment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 3–4 years of experience as a Mechanical Technician I or equivalent mechanical fabrication experience.
- Experience fabricating equipment using tools, blueprints or schematics, and bills of material.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Basic mathematics skills.
- Ability to work with appropriate PPE, including safety-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a bump cap or hard hat.
- Ability to spend most of the workday standing, with some bending and fine motor work.
- Ability to operate power tools such as drills, grinders, and saws.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Nice To Haves
- Trade ability to assemble piping and equipment from assembly and process drawings.
- Proficiency understanding basic pipe and skid layout and assembly, and using hand and power tools.
- Demonstrated high-quality work, initiative, and ability to work unsupervised at times.
- School certificate in a mechanical trade or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Previous experience manufacturing large water treatment equipment.
- Desire to advance to higher-level mechanical technician roles.
Responsibilities
- Follow all EHS rules and produce quality work.
- Train and mentor Mechanical Technician I staff on proper techniques, safety procedures, and quality standards.
- Construct metal and PVC piping spools with minimal supervision while adhering to EHS and quality protocols.
- Use problem-solving skills to identify problems and process improvements.
- Maintain 5S initiatives and a clean work area.
- Inspect installed components against relevant engineering drawings and complete QA documentation.
- Assemble and fabricate components for specialized water treatment systems.
- Operate specialized machinery and tools, including ironworkers, band saws, drill presses, forklifts, drills, grinders, and saws.
- Maintain detailed reports and production records.
- Perform confined-space entries in specialized tank environments.
Benefits
- Medical insurance starting day one
- Dental insurance starting day one
- Vision insurance starting day one
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- 401(k) plan with 3% default contribution plus matching
- Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentoring, technical and commercial training, and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
