Maintenance Fabrication Technician

United StatesNormalmid

Manufacturing & ProductionFabrication Technician

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The Maintenance Fabrication Technician works with other Facilities, Maintenance and Engineering team members to rig/install equipment, design/fabricate parts,

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Manufacturing & ProductionFabrication Technician

The Maintenance Fabrication Technician works with other Facilities, Maintenance and Engineering team members to rig/install equipment, design/fabricate parts, and specify/select materials for fabrication/installation.
This role is critical in managing and executing parts fabrication and repairs in an efficient manner.

Job Duties:

Analyzing specification charts, samples, and drawings to gain a thorough understanding of requirements.
Measuring and marking materials to develop a layout / template to manufacture parts.
Develops/executes a plan for equipment installation and communicates impacts to operations.
Setting up equipment required to complete each step of the parts rebuild /modification or repairs.
Participating in root cause analysis of failed parts together with other personnel on site
Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of consumables, parts and tools needed to fully operate workshop.
Operating and servicing maintenance shop equipment, keep up to date maintenance logs, inspections, and other information.
Inspecting finished parts for flaws and defects
Maintain equipment in the Maintenance Shop.
Design machine part replacements and recommend design improvements for implementation.

Qualifications:

5 years of experience as a welder / fabricator
Knowledge of rigging for moving moderate loads and plant equipment.
Experience in using shop machines including lathes, milling, drill press, hydraulic press, grinders, etc.)
Understand both metric and imperial standards of measurement.
Ability to use precision tools (e.g., calipers. Gauges) to take accurate measurements.
Ability to root cause problems.
Knowledge and understanding of metal properties and other materials.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
Good mathematical skills and analytical abilities.
Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items.
Well-versed in technical/engineering drawings and applying equipment layouts to physical plant floor.
Experienced working around equipment with moving parts, high understanding of plant safety, equipment LOTO and guarding.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good ability to interact with technical staff.
Good analytical/innovative and critical thinking skills.
Ability to adjust daily priorities based on plant needs & equipment opportunities.
Flexibility to respond to off-hour emergency situations related to plant operations.
Able to prioritize & sequence multi-step equipment assembly.