Technician

Pipe Prep, Fabrication and Tubing Technician

This hands-on role supports pipe preparation, tubing installation, and general fabrication work within a manufacturing shop. You will cut and prep pipe, run and install tubing, and operate shop equipment such as band saws and ironworkers to provide accurate, clean, and on-time fabrication that feeds downstream welding, assembly, and integration work. You will work safely, follow drawings and instructions, maintain high quality standards, and contribute to an efficient production flow while continuously developing your fabrication skills, including potential training on a knee mill.

Responsibilities

• Cut, prep, and stage pipe for fabrication and welding operations in accordance with production requirements.
• Measure, mark, and prepare materials accurately using drawings, cut lists, and work instructions.
• Run and install tubing following drawings, routing requirements, and workmanship standards.
• Operate band saws, ironworkers, and other fabrication equipment safely and correctly.
• Deburr, grind, clean, bevel, and prep materials to ensure they are ready for downstream work.
• Verify that parts and materials are correct before cutting or fabricating to prevent errors and rework.
• Maintain organized material flow and work area control to support production efficiency and throughput.
• Identify issues early, including bad material, dimensional errors, missing information, or tooling problems, and communicate them promptly.
• Support fit-up and fabrication readiness for welders, assemblers, and integration teams.
• Perform basic inspection of completed work to confirm accuracy, completeness, and workmanship quality.
• Consistently follow safe work practices and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Contribute to continuous improvement in shop organization, tooling, and fabrication flow.
• Learn and operate additional shop equipment and fabrication processes as needed, including potential operation of a knee mill.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical, or industrial shop environment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform accurate measuring and marking of materials.
• Ability to use hand tools, grinders, and basic fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working in a hands-on production environment.
• Ability to follow drawings, cut lists, work instructions, and direction from leads or supervisors.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Reliable attendance and a consistent, dependable work ethic.
• Ability to operate band saws and basic tubing tools or willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform deburring, beveling, and material prep tasks or willingness to learn.
• Capability to work safely with stainless steel and other fabrication materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience cutting and prepping pipe in a fabrication environment.
• Experience running tubing and installing tubing systems.
• Experience operating band saws and ironworkers in a production shop.
• Experience handling and preparing stainless steel materials.
• Experience reading fabrication drawings or isometric drawings.
• Experience with deburring, beveling, and preparing weld-ready materials.
• Interest in learning and operating additional fabrication equipment, including a knee mill.
• Comfort working with bandsaws, tubing, stainless materials, and deburring tools.

Why Work Here?

You will join a culture built on collaboration, ambition, and purpose, where your craftsmanship directly supports high-quality production. The organization offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, and professional development assistance to support your growth. You can take advantage of overtime options and build your skills in a supportive environment that values safety, continuous improvement, and hands-on learning.

Work Environment

This role is based in an active manufacturing shop environment with a strong focus on safety and quality. You will stand and walk for extended periods during your shift and regularly lift, carry, and move pipe, tubing, and fabrication materials. The work involves bending, kneeling, crouching, and performing tasks around operating fabrication equipment. You will use band saws, ironworkers, grinders, and other fabrication tools, and you must wear required PPE at all times. The standard work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a flexible option of Monday through Thursday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Overtime opportunities may be available based on production needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rockledge, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rockledge,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.