Fabrication Technician

Company:
Practical Applications, Inc.

Location:

Woburn, MA

Responsibilities include fabrication of equipment per drawings. Compile, analyze, and provide feedback on CAD drawings of water treatment systems. Assist with preparation of equipment maintenance manuals along with supporting documents for the customer. Maintain the fabrication shop daily and perform all other duties assigned.

The Fabrication Technician will report to the Fabrication Manager.

• Offer solutions to keep projects within budget
• Work well independently and in a team environment
• Plan and implement new methods and procedures to make daily operations or system designs more efficient
• Fabricate, install, troubleshoot, maintain and repair the following devices and systems:
  • Sensors
  • Relay Logic
  • AC and DC motors, controls, and drives
• Identify parts for new installation or replacement
• Read, interpret, and collaborate on schematics
• Understand documentation principles
• Any other related duties directed by management

Experience with Industrial Controls and mechanical systems (unistrut, skids, frames, etc.)

Experience with special piping and piping materials (polypropylene, stainless steel, etc.)

Experience with industrial fluid handling systems (pumps, mixers, flowmeters, etc.)

Read and modify mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

Ability to operate fabrication machinery (lathe, drill press, hand tools, etc.)

Desired

Qualifications:

• CNC Manufacturing Capability
• Be able to read P&IDs
• Perform basic programming, basic design, and troubleshooting of systems

• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours (or more)
• Ability to twist, turn, squat, climb, lift, push, and pull
• Ability to carry/lift parts that weigh from 25-100lbs
• Able to do repetitive motions (drilling, cleaning, and application of fasteners)