Assembly & Repair Technician

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Full Time Ruther Glen, VA, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Reports To: Operations / Maintenance Manager
Team Size: 7-Member Shop Crew
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Assembly & Repair Technician is responsible for the assembly, trade outfitting, repair, and refurbishment of temporary sanitary pumphouse systems and other company equipment. This hands-on, multi-trade role involves assembling and outfitting new systems as well as systematically rehabilitating legacy systems and rental equipment returning from field deployment.

Working as part of a 7-person shop crew, the successful candidate must be a flexible team player capable of performing work across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and finishing disciplines. Technicians will rotate between tasks based on current project needs, equipment condition, and turnaround schedules.

Key Responsibilities

1. New System Assembly & Outfitting

• Carpentry & Framing: Build and reinforce subflooring, wall framing, interior partitions, and exterior sheathing using standard construction methods and power tools.
• Plumbing & Pipe fitting: Route, cut, glue, and fit rigid and flexible piping, including PVC, PEX, ABS, and copper, for intake, discharge, manifolds, and pump connections; install tanks, valves, strainers, and related components.
• Electrical Rough-In & Outfitting: Install electrical panels, conduit, outlets, lighting, space heaters, and control wiring for pumps and related systems according to established shop layouts and applicable safety requirements.
• Finishing & Painting: Prepare surfaces, seal and caulk seams, prime, and apply protective interior and exterior coatings using brushes, rollers, and commercial spray equipment.
• Assemble, install, and secure mechanical components and supporting hardware according to established system layouts, specifications, and dimensional requirements.

2. Repair, Rehabilitation & Refurbishment

• Conduct comprehensive intake inspections of legacy systems and equipment returning from field deployment to identify and document damage, wear, deterioration, and mechanical or electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, or replace damaged or worn components, including framing, piping, pumps, valves, switches, electrical components, and hardware.
• Perform structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and cosmetic repairs necessary to restore equipment to serviceable condition.
• Pressure-test fluid lines and conduct functional mechanical and electrical testing to verify proper system operation before equipment is cleared for redeployment.
• Pressure-wash, clean, sanitize, prepare, and repaint systems and enclosures as necessary to restore equipment condition and maintain consistent fleet presentation.
• Assist with modifications and upgrades to existing systems when operational requirements, field experience, or equipment condition warrant changes.

3. Shop Operations & Team Execution

• Coordinate daily work and task handoffs with fellow crew members across structural, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and finishing activities to maintain efficient workflow and project schedules.
• Maintain shared shop tools and equipment and ensure tools are returned to designated storage locations in serviceable condition.
• Organize and maintain commonly used materials and consumables, including fittings, fasteners, piping, wire, hardware, and finishing supplies.
• Notify management of damaged tools, material shortages, or inventory needs that could affect scheduled work.
• Maintain clean and orderly personal work areas and shared shop spaces.
• Adhere to all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, equipment operating procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and movement of systems, materials, and components within the shop and yard as required.

Required Qualifications

• Multi-Trade
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience involving at least two relevant trades or disciplines, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical repair, or painting/finishing, with the willingness and aptitude to cross-train in additional areas.
• Tool Proficiency: Demonstrated experience using common commercial hand and power tools, which may include framing nailers, miter and table saws, pipe cutting and joining tools, crimpers, drills,…