R.F. MacDonald Co. · 11 hours ago
Fabrication Technician
Fresno, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45/hr - $45/hr
1+ years expR.F. MacDonald Co. is seeking a Fabrication Technician to support the fabrication and maintenance of rental boilers and related accessories. The role involves performing pressure vessel repairs, welding, pipe fitting, and ensuring the cleanliness and organization of work areas.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringTraining
Responsibilities
Complete responsibilities delegated by the Fabrication & Rental manager/Foremen that include the fabrication of Skids and Maintenance of Rental boilers and related accessories
Perform pressure vessel repairs, general repair of boilers, welding, pipe fitting, and other Skid buildout processes
Keep the scheduler of the work informed of daily work progress, maintain work areas and equipment clean and organized
Attend trainings for boiler pressure vessel welders as the schedule permits
Keep the adequate personnel informed of ongoing tasks and problems with new and existing projects
Do what it takes to make our company successful with the product lines we represent and the customers we serve
Understand the requirements of ASME Code repairs and its impact on estimating, inspections, welding procedures and material control
Attend all required bi-monthly safety meetings and training as requested
Have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere
Be certified in the 6G welding position and able to be certified as an employee of our company
Open and inspect boilers, with the understanding of the design and construction
Clean the fire and watersides along with installing new gaskets. Perform refractory repairs and replacement
Read and understand mechanical drawings. Make modifications to the equipment per these drawings
Pipe fitting to ASME, state and local codes
Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information and help solve problems
Be detail oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklist daily or as required in procedures manual
Have strong language skills as well as industry specific vocabulary
Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required
Have very strong reasoning and problem solving skills
Have a valid driver's license and be insurable with no major infractions. Job will require some travel
Be a team player
Be able and willing to work the hours necessary to fulfill the needs and expectations of the position and our customers
Provide some ASME boiler code application support as needed on the various boilers
Display a willingness to learn, and to expand in the position
Be very detailed in paperwork
Have some computer skills
Other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Must complete responsibilities delegated by the Fabrication & Rental manager/Foremen
Perform pressure vessel repairs, general repair of boilers, welding, pipe fitting, and other Skid buildout processes
Keep the scheduler of the work informed of daily work progress
Maintain work areas and equipment clean and organized
Willing to attend trainings for boiler pressure vessel welders as the schedule permits
Keep adequate personnel informed of ongoing tasks and problems with new and existing projects
Ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends as needed
Understand the requirements of ASME Code repairs and its impact on estimating, inspections, welding procedures and material control
Attend all required bi-monthly safety meetings and training as requested
Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere
Certified in the 6G welding position and able to be certified as an employee of the company
Opening and inspection of boilers, with the understanding of the design and construction
Cleaning of the fire and watersides along with installing new gaskets
Performing refractory repairs and replacement
Capable of reading and understanding mechanical drawings
Ability to make modifications to the equipment per these drawings
Capable of pipe fitting to ASME, state and local codes
Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information and help solve problems
Detail oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklist daily or as required in procedures manual
Strong language skills as well as industry specific vocabulary
Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required
Very strong reasoning and problem solving skills
A valid driver's license is required
Must be insurable with no major infractions
Job will require some travel
Must be a team player
Ability to provide some ASME boiler code application support as needed on the various boilers
Display a willingness to learn, and to expand in the position
Very detailed in paperwork
Some computer skills
One year of related experience in similar industry
Welding & Pipefitting experience
Preferred
Computer knowledge a plus
Company
R.F. MacDonald Co.
R.F. MacDonald Co. has been in business since 1956, developing one of the most comprehensive service and support networks in the industry.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
R.F. MacDonald Co. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
James MacDonald
Chief Executive Officer
Michael MacDonald
CTO
Company data provided by crunchbase