Mechanical Technician (6am-2:45pm)

Water Technologies • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

The Mechanical Technician assists with fabricating components and complete parts that support the production and manufacturing of specialized water treatment equipment and associated systems. The role involves assembling water treatment equipment from drawings, fabricating and fitting piping, and working as part of an assembly team. The technician follows engineering, quality, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements, maintains required records and reports, and keeps work and tool-storage areas clean. The position also includes confined-space entry into small tanks with 14-by-18-inch manways.

The work is performed primarily in a fabrication shop. Most of the day is spent standing, with some bending and fine-motor tasks, as well as some sitting and computer work. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Some unassisted lifting of up to 50 pounds is required; heavy parts are generally moved with cranes, hoists, or pallet jacks. The posted schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Compensation is $20–$23.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to assemble PVC and fabricated-metal piping spools according to applicable quality and EHS standards.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and follow engineering and quality specifications.
• Ability to read and understand shop orders and bills of materials.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Ability to operate power tools such as drills, grinders, and saws.
• Ability to perform work wearing appropriate PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mechanical trades such as auto repair, HVAC, or plumbing.
• Trade school certificate in a mechanical trade.
• Desire to advance to higher-level mechanical technician roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fabricating and manufacturing components for specialized industrial water treatment equipment and systems.
• Safely use drill presses, belt sanders, band saws, bench grinders, ironworkers, power tools, and other specialized equipment to fabricate parts and systems.
• Fit piping made from materials including PVC, CPVC, fiberglass, and stainless steel.
• Assemble PVC and fabricated-metal piping spools in accordance with quality and EHS standards.
• Assemble water treatment equipment from engineering drawings as a member of a team.
• Read and understand shop orders and bills of materials.
• Follow EHS rules and produce quality work.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow good housekeeping practices, including cleaning the fabrication and tool-storage areas and cleaning up after jobs.
• Perform confined-space entry in small tanks with 14-by-18-inch manways.
• Maintain records and reports as required.

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.

What This Job Offers

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