About the Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated, mechanically inclined Fabrication Technician to join our team. In this role, you will handle hands-on fabrication, equipment maintenance, and quality control. You will also support our rental fleet returns and organizing shop material. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with your hands and are eager to learn new skills and processes, you’ll fit right in.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of our team, you will support shop fabrication through a mix of hands-on labor and technical training. Your duties will include:
Fabrication & Production
- Perform fusing, extruding, and general fabrication tasks.
- Build canisters out of HDPE material.
- Prep products for final shipment.
Rental Fleet & Inventory Support
- Assist with the rental check-out and return process
- Conduct basic routine maintenance, servicing, and thorough cleaning of rental equipment, tools and shop.
- Maintain an organized shop environment.
Quality Control
- Execute standard QC processes on new tool builds to ensure product integrity.
- Assist with final QC checks on returns.
- Collaborate closely with shop leads.
Training & Support
- Serve as a training assistant as you gain experience. This could include a minimum of travel of one week per year.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous skilled trade or hands-on shop experience is preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License with a clean record (No DUIs; no more than 3 traffic violations in the past 3 years).
- Forklift certification is a plus (we are willing to train).
Required Skills
- Mechanically Inclined: Natural troubleshooting abilities; loves figuring out how things work.
- Self-Starter: Ability to work independently, retain information quickly, and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Adaptable: Active communicator who can pivot quickly when the task list changes.
- Work Ethic: Detail oriented, reliable, motivated, and understands the importance of timeliness. Ready to work hard.
- Instructional Aptitude: Ability to quickly grasp and accurately execute complex, multi-step procedures.
Note: Excellent professional references will be required (must include at least one previous supervisor).
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds regularly.
- Ability to stand for the duration of your shift; frequent bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, grabbing, twisting, turning and stooping.
- Excellent manual and finger dexterity for handling small parts and tools.
- Good near vision for detailed inspection and machine setup, with or without corrective lenses.
- Ability to maintain high concentration on repetitive tasks and strict attention to detail to ensure safety and accuracy.
Why Join Us?
- Paid Training: We invest in your skills from day one. On the job training is valuable and we take the time to do it right.
- Growth: We recognize and take action when employees are ready and able to take on more responsibility at the company.
- Work-Life Balance: We offer a consistent weekday schedule with stable hours. There may be times when additional hours are offered but it is the exception, not the rule.
- Safety First: We demand a disciplined environment that prioritizes your health and well-being. The safety of our employees is of the utmost importance.
R&L Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
R&L Manufacturing provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Selected candidates may be required to pass a background check as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The base salary for this position is $18/hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other relevant factors. Due to the part-time status of this position, only sick time is provided. Should this position turn into full-time, additional benefits will be offered at that time.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's license and proof of insurance (Required)
Work Location: In person
