Fabricator​/Assembly Technician

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

A Fabricator / Assembly Technician is responsible for building, assembling, modifying, and maintaining custom material handling and workstation systems using Creform or similar pipe-and-joint components. This role requires the ability to interpret technical drawings, accurately measure and cut materials, assemble structures, and ensure finished products meet quality and safety standards.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, CAD drawings, and sketches to determine build requirements and dimensions.
• Measure, mark, and cut Creform plastic-coated steel pipes, conduits, and tracks using manual and power tools.
• Assemble custom carts, flow racks, workstations, shelving systems, display boards, and other lean manufacturing structures.
• Install and integrate components such as casters, floor locks, hinges, label holders, roller tracks, and related accessories.
• Verify proper alignment, squareness, stability, and dimensional accuracy of completed assemblies.
• Inspect finished products against specifications and quality standards before deployment to production areas.
• Modify, repair, reconfigure, or disassemble existing structures to support changing operational needs.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues and make adjustments to ensure functionality and structural integrity.
• Monitor inventory levels of pipes, joints, hardware, and assembly components.
• Report material shortages and assist in maintaining adequate stock levels.
• Maintain accurate measurements and documentation throughout fabrication and assembly processes.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work area utilizing 5S principles.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, and schematics.
• Strong measuring, layout, and fabrication skills.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly techniques and fastener installation.
• Ability to work with pipe-and-joint systems such as Creform or similar modular frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and 5S workplace organization.
• Ability to troubleshoot build and assembly challenges.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Candidates should be comfortable using:

• Pipe Cutters
• Band Saws
• Deburring Tools
• T-Wrenches
• Tape Measures
• Levels
• Drills and Impact Drivers
• Hand Tools and Power Tools
• Layout and Measuring Equipment

• Ability to accurately measure and calculate dimensions.
• Comfortable working with fractions, decimals, and millimeter measurements.
• Ability to perform basic geometry and layout calculations for fabrication projects.

• Typically 1 to 3 years of experience in:
• Mechanical Assembly
• Fabrication
• Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing Environments

Direct experience with Creform or similar pipe-and-joint systems is highly preferred.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and…