Engineering Technician & Fabricator

Job Title: Machinist - Fabricator.

Job Type: Full-Time Days.

Reports To: Engineering.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a creative and skilled Engineering Technician and Fabricator with a strong technical background and excellent mechanical ability. We are looking for the “hands-on” builder and independent thinker who can brainstorm, design, develop, and fabricate machinery from concept to reality. The position requires a keen understanding of assembly principles, fabrication techniques, mechanics, and the ability to follow technical drawings to produce/assemble complex components and equipment. This role is essential in ensuring the design and production of custom, high-quality fabrication projects to produce new industrial production equipment. If you thrive on turning abstract ideas into physical functional machinery, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Engineering /R&D team to conceptualize, develop, and build new production equipment that solves complex problems in manufacturing.
• Interpret and apply engineering blueprints and other technical documents to ensure accurate machining and fabrication of parts/assemblies.
• Oversee and participate in the hands-on assembly of prototypes as well as production equipment.
• Utilize fabrication equipment, such as welders, grinders, and saws, to assist in producing custom metal parts and assemblies.
• Inspect completed parts using precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers) to ensure they meet required tolerances and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to troubleshoot machining and fabrication issues and continuously improve processes.
• Build custom fabrication projects by cutting, shaping, and assembling components according to project specifications.
• Drive to learn new skills and practices to assist in building complex machinery.
• Support efforts to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize productivity across the shop.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent mechanical problem-solving abilities a must. Ideal candidate must analyze problems from first principals, then devise innovative solutions.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; Associates in Engineering Technology an ideal asset, but not necessary.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on fabrication and welding experience.
• Hands-on experience in metal fabrication, including primary welding processes, cutting, and grinding.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Excellent spatial visualization skills, understanding complex assemblies that require precise part fitment.
• Skilled in the use of precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.) to ensure part/assembly accuracy.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Ability to perform both independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Dedication to maintaining a safe work environment and producing high-quality results.
• Experience with induction heating, high heat applications, and materials an asset.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and industrial chemicals.

I Squared R Element Co., Inc. is a manufacturer of silicon carbide heating elements, trade name Starbar® and molybdenum disilicide heating elements, trade name Moly-D®.The Starbar heating element has a maximum use temperature of 3,100ºF (1,700ºC). The Moly-D element can operate up to an element temperature of 3,362ºF (1,850ºC).I Squared R is known for both its consistent high-quality elements and high level of customer satisfaction.