Shop Technician I

Integrated Aqua Systems•Vista, CA

About The Position

The Shop Technician I is an entry-level production role focused on building foundational manufacturing skills. The technician learns IAS products, materials, tools, drawings, work instructions, safety standards, quality expectations, and Odoo work-order practices while contributing to daily fabrication and assembly. Work is initially performed with instruction and review, with independence increasing as skills are demonstrated. The role includes fabrication, mechanical mounting, plumbing, assembly, testing, packaging, receiving, and shipping in accordance with released drawings, bills of material, work instructions, and quality requirements. The technician uses tools, shop equipment, adhesives, solvents, and materials safely after required training and authorization; completes Odoo work-order transactions; inspects work; maintains an organized work area; and supports other reasonable production needs. This position works in an industrial fabrication and assembly environment. Work may involve noise, dust, adhesives, solvents, sharp tools, energized test equipment, forklifts, and lifting devices. Required PPE and safety procedures must be followed. Duties may evolve with business needs, and other reasonable responsibilities consistent with the role may be assigned. Placement within the pay range depends on demonstrated skills, experience, performance, and internal equity. The employment relationship is at will.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in hands-on manufacturing, construction, fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance, or a skilled trade.
Ability to learn safe use of common hand and power tools, measuring tools, and shop equipment.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, document work, perform basic math and measurements, and communicate clearly.
Positive attitude, willingness to learn, dependable work habits, and ability to accept coaching and correction.
Ability to stand and move for extended periods; use hand and power tools; bend, reach, climb, and work around equipment; and safely lift and move materials typical of the role, with reasonable accommodation where required.
Follow required PPE and safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Prior employment, internship, coursework, or personal project experience in manufacturing, construction, field service, plumbing, mechanical assembly, automotive work, or a technical trade.
Exposure to PVC piping, plastic materials, metal, wood, pumps, valves, mechanical equipment, electrical wiring, or control systems.
Trade-school, vocational, community-college, military, or employer-based technical training.
Interest in aquaculture, aquatic life support, water treatment, public aquariums, or related industries.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned fabrication, mechanical mounting, plumbing, assembly, testing, packaging, receiving, and shipping work according to released drawings, bills of material, work instructions, and quality requirements.
Use hand tools, power tools, measuring tools, shop equipment, adhesives, solvents, and materials safely and correctly after required training and authorization.
Complete Odoo work-order, time, material, completion, scrap, and status transactions accurately and on time.
Inspect work during and after completion, and identify defects, missing information, material issues, unsafe conditions, or technical questions before proceeding.
Maintain organized tools, materials, work-in-process, and assigned work areas according to IAS safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
Support receiving, material staging, inventory counts, crating, loading, facility upkeep, and other reasonable production needs.
Communicate progress, constraints, mistakes, and assistance needs directly and promptly; contribute to a respectful, accountable team environment.
Learn and follow defined methods rather than independently selecting or changing fabrication methods.
Perform basic measurement, cutting, drilling, deburring, fastening, equipment mounting, PVC preparation and assembly, system assembly, packaging, and material-handling tasks after training.
Read basic drawings, labels, bills of material, cut lists, and work instructions with assistance; verify the correct job and document revision before starting.
Ask for clarification when requirements are unclear and stop work when safety, quality, material, or documentation concerns arise.
Complete IAS basic training and assigned skill qualifications within established timeframes.