Fabrication Specialist

Job Title: Fabrication Specialist

Location: Kailua, HI

Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible

Salary Range: $60K-65K

Final date to receive applications: June 30, 2026

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The Fabrication Specialist supports PMDP's Sea Grant Innovation Grant initiatives and broader marine operations under the direction of the Marine Operations Manager. This role focuses on the design, fabrication, modification, and maintenance of field equipment, tools, and operational systems used in marine debris removal and related field missions.

The Fabrication Specialist plays a hands‑on role in building and adapting mission‑critical gear, supporting field deployments, and ensuring equipment readiness across vessels, shore‑based operations, and remote field environments. Working closely with the Marine Operations Manager, this position bridges innovation, engineering, and field implementation to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and effectiveness.

• Design, fabricate, and modify tools, gear, and systems used in marine debris removal and field operations
• Support prototyping and iterative development of new operational technologies and equipment
• Assist in translating operational needs into functional, field‑ready solutions
• Maintain and improve fabrication workflows, materials, and build standards

• Support deployment, setup, and breakdown of fabricated systems during field operations
• Assist with small boat, shoreline, and dive-related operations as needed
• Work under the direction of the Marine Operations Manager during field activities
• Ensure equipment is mission‑ready, properly maintained, and safely deployed

• Assist in management, maintenance, and repair of operational equipment and tools
• Support logistics related to fabrication materials, shipping, and equipment transport
• Track inventory of tools, parts, and field systems

• Support execution of Sea Grant Innovation Grant objectives through applied fabrication work
• Contribute to testing and refinement of new marine debris removal technologies
• Document builds, modifications, and performance outcome of systems developed under the grant

• Follow established safety protocols for fabrication shop, vessel, and field environments
• Support compliance with operational and regulatory requirements during fabrication and field operations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of safety practices and equipment standards

• Support training and onboarding related to equipment use and field systems
• Contribute to documentation of fabrication process and operational procedures
• Assist Marine Operations Manager with evolving operational needs and special projects
• Participate in mission debriefs and contribute recommendations for equipment and systems improvements

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