Fabrication Technician

Pay Range: $29.71 - $42.36

Summary

Responsible for the fabrication of pipe, structural steel, and equipment in a chemical manufacturing facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following examples of duties and responsibilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

• Assist in or perform pipe, structural steel, and equipment fabrication.

• Perform mathematical calculations and prepare sketches and drawings/piping isometrics.

• Perform record-keeping practices including material certification documents, fabrication travelers, and test documentation.

• Assist in job planning which includes estimating time and crafts required along with identifying and requisitioning the required materials.

• Participate in design reviews and the management of change (MOC) process.

• Provide training to other individuals in the workgroup.

• Learn and follow plant procedures and safety regulations.

• Serve as an "on-call" technician during off-hours, weekends, and holidays as part of the call-out rotation to perform limited troubleshooting and repair of mechanical equipment.

• Assist in job planning which includes estimating time and crafts required along with identifying and requisitioning the required materials.

• Assist other maintenance groups in their daily responsibilities.

• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

Incumbents must have demonstrated knowledge and abilities in these areas. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) to three (3) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• An associate degree is preferred.

Certifications

• Must obtain GTAW weld certification within one year of hire date.

• Must obtain and maintain forklift and/or mobile equipment certification(s)

• May need to pass one or more of the following weld certifications: SMAW, FCAW, and/or GMAW.

Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills including functionality in Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete a 6G carbon steel weld test of X-ray quality.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply concepts of algebra and geometry.

• Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one or small groups.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence effectively.

• Must be a team player and supportive and cooperative of management and corporate initiatives.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education, experience, and training. This combination will provide the competence to perform the work of the position.

Environmental Responsibilities

REC is committed to managing its manufacturing operations in a manner that is environmentally responsible and protects the current and future environmental interests of all interested parties within which the company operates. It is each employee's responsibility to recognize and report environmental concerns to appropriate management and HSE staff.

Supervisory and Budgetary Responsibilities

• None

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel, and bend.

• Occasionally required to sit and crawl.

• Frequently required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, lifting/carrying over 50 pounds with the assistance of another person(s), and required to push/pull up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another person.

• Must meet vision requirements including near distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

• Must have a sense of sound, smell, and touch.

• Must have the ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including standard-issued PPE and respiratory devices.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.