Mechanical Technician II

Water Technologies•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The Mechanical Technician II assembles, fabricates, and quality-checks components used in specialized water treatment systems. The role includes intricate pipe fitting with materials such as stainless steel, fiberglass, CPVC, and PVC, and operation of fabrication equipment including ironworkers, band saws, drill presses, and forklifts. The technician works from complex engineering drawings and specifications, assembles piping spools with minimal supervision, and performs self-inspections and quality documentation. The role also includes mentoring Mechanical Technician I staff, following EHS and quality requirements, maintaining 5S practices, and performing confined-space entries in specialized tank environments. This fabrication-shop position involves spending most of the workday standing, with some bending and fine motor work. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required. The technician may need to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance; cranes, hoists, and pallet jacks assist with nearly all heavy-part movement. Veolia describes the role as offering mentoring, technical and commercial training, and opportunities for career advancement in water treatment and environmental sustainability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 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.
Basic mathematics skills.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to use specialized machinery and power tools, including ironworkers, band saws, drill presses, forklifts, drills, grinders, and saws.
Ability to perform work wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a bump cap or hard hat.
Ability to spend most of the day standing and to perform some bending and fine motor work.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Trade ability to assemble piping and equipment using assembly and process drawings.
Proficiency in understanding basic pipe and skid layout and assembly, and in 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 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 following EHS and quality protocols.
Perform pipe-fitting, assembly, and fabrication work using materials including stainless steel, fiberglass, CPVC, and PVC.
Work from engineering drawings, schematics, bills of material, and quality specifications.
Identify problems, apply problem-solving skills, and recognize opportunities to improve processes.
Maintain 5S initiatives and a clean work area.
Inspect installed components to verify they match applicable engineering drawings and complete quality assurance documentation.
Maintain detailed reports and production records.
Perform confined-space entries in specialized tank environments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
Life insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Parental leave.
401(k) plan with a 3% default contribution plus matching.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
AD&D insurance.
Disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Mentoring, technical and commercial training, and career advancement opportunities.