Industrial Water Treatment Fabrication Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Build the systems that keep water clean.

This direct-hire opportunity places you on the production floor of a leading water treatment equipment manufacturer at 4545 Patent Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502 . Your shift starts early and productive— Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM —with a competitive pay range of $20–$26/hour , based on experience.

A day in the life

As you step onto the shop floor, you’ll review the build plan for specialized water treatment systems. You’ll move materials with a forklift or scissor lift , then head to the fabrication area to cut, drill, sand, and grind metal and plastics using band saws , drill presses , belt sanders , bench grinders , and ironworkers . Mid-morning might find you pipe-fitting PVC, CPVC, fiberglass, or stainless steel to spec, ensuring tight tolerances and leak-free assembly. Safety is constant: you keep your station tidy, follow lockout/tagout, and don the right PPE. Some days you’ll perform confined-space entry —including tanks with 14×18" manways —and on occasion you’ll travel to support field installs or repairs . Before shift end, you’ll document work performed, parts used, and any quality notes.

What you’ll do

• Fabricate components and complete assemblies for specialized industrial water treatment systems.
• Operate fabrication equipment: drill presses, belt sanders, band saws, bench grinders, and ironworkers.
• Safely use forklifts and scissor lifts to handle and position materials.
• Pipe-fit PVC, CPVC, fiberglass, and stainless steel to drawings and work instructions.
• Practice rigorous safety procedures and housekeeping for a clean, hazard-free workspace.
• Perform confined-space entry (including 14×18" manways) as required.
• Travel as needed for field installation and repair support.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for traceability and quality.

Your strengths

• Hands-on mastery with fabrication tools and shop equipment.
• Experience as a fabricator and/or pipefitter .
• Comfort with fieldwork, installation tasks, and customer-facing professionalism.
• Housekeeping discipline and solid recordkeeping habits.
• Knowledge of materials (PVC, CPVC, fiberglass, stainless) and proper joining methods.
• Commitment to safety , including confined-space best practices.
• Team-first mindset with clear, respectful communication .

Tools & technologies you’ll work with

• Band saws, belt sanders, bench grinders
• Drill presses and ironworkers
• Forklifts and scissor lifts
• Pipe-fitting tools
• Confined-space entry gear

Why this role

Join a hands-on, supportive team building equipment that matters. If you’re motivated, dependable, and eager to grow your manufacturing career, we want to hear from you.