Maintenance Fabrication Technician - Concord, NC

Job Description

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled

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