Swagelok Louisiana provides critical fluid system products, assemblies, training, and services to customers in a variety of markets including oil & gas, refining, chemical, midstream, power and transportation industries.
Position Summary
The Instrument Technician II is a hands-on fabrication and assembly role responsible for building custom fluid-system assemblies using tubing, fittings, hand/power tools, and manufacturing prints. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot and fabricate with limited standard work while meeting Swagelok quality standards. Technicians will obtain applicable Swagelok certifications and also assist with maintaining the tool rental fleet. Tubing, fittings, mechanical assembly, and print-reading experience strongly preferred.
Expectations
- Builds assemblies that may consist of both Swagelok and third-party products using certified Swagelok processes.
- Assists other technicians
- Efficiently troubleshoots and problem-solves
- Performs simple and complex changes, adjustments, and set-up to equipment
- Learns new equipment and processes
- Reads manufacturing prints
- Meets production and quality objectives of the department
- Uses tape measures, saws, and drills
- Performs periodic maintenance of equipment and documentation
- Package assemblies, this may include building custom crates.
- Performs the above and all other assigned responsibilities in safe and efficient manner.
Position Requirements or Qualifications
Education:
- High School diploma and/or equivalent required. Some technical courses or on the job training in related field
Experience:
- Prefer experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
- Mechanical or fabrication experience a plus
Skills:
- Hands-on experience with tubing fabrication, tube bending, tube fitting installation, mechanical assembly, or similar industrial fabrication strongly preferred. Experience with Swagelok or other compression-style tube fitting systems is highly desirable.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and products
- Basic shop math – ability to do simple calculations such as stack-ups
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Understanding of tape measures, saws, and drills
- Good verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with people
- Ability to multi-task
- Shows initiative by seeking what needs to be done and assisting others as needed
- Computer Skills: Familiar with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Ability to learn company inventory software
- Ability to certify on the forklift
Physical Requirements: Frequently required to lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs. Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and use power tools; occasionally required to stoop, crouch, kneel, and climb ladder. Manual dexterity is needed to properly handle products and gages. Must be able to pass Visual Acuity test including ability to identify colors.
Compensation
This position includes a competitive base salary plus incentive compensation. Total earnings will depend on experience, industry background, customer relationships, and performance.
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Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What salary are you looking to stay around? Please list a number.
Experience:
- tubing fabrication : 3 years (Required)
- tube fitting installation: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
