Client: Veolia

Job Title: Mechanical Technicians

Location: Norfolk, VA

Pay Rate: $23-26

Duration: Long term (approximately 6 months) with potential to convert based on performance.

Shift: 1st

Looking for candidates with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing or assembly. Ideal candidates should possess strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to read blueprints.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Technician II is tasked with the assembly, fabrication, and quality assurance of components essential for manufacturing specialized water treatment systems. This role involves executing intricate pipe-fitting tasks using various materials including stainless steel, fiberglass, CPVC, and PVC. High-level proficiency in operating specialized machinery—such as ironworkers, band saws, drill presses, and forklifts—is required. Beyond technical execution, the technician serves as a mentor to junior staff, ensures strict compliance with safety protocols, and performs confined space entries in specialized tank environments. Responsibilities also include maintaining detailed reports and production records to uphold high fabrication standards.

Key Characteristics (Highlight characteristics required to succeed in the role)

• Possesses high-level proficiency in assembling metal and PVC piping spools with minimal oversight, ensuring adherence to EHS and quality guidelines.
• Advanced ability to work from complex engineering drawings and understand detailed engineering and quality specifications.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to identify process improvements.
• Maintains a clean work area supported by 5S initiatives.
• Perform self-inspection to verify that all components are installed and match applicable drawings and sign QA documentation

Duties & Responsibilities (List 5-7 essential functions for the role, focusing on broader responsibilities)

• Follows all EHS rules and produces quality work.
• Trains and mentors Mechanical Technician I staff on proper techniques, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Expertly constructs metal and PVC piping spools with minimal supervision while strictly following all EHS and quality protocols.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and ability to identify proc
• Ensures the continuous maintenance of 5S initiatives.
• Conduct thorough inspections to ensure all installed components align with the relevant engineering drawings in support of quality assurance documentation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (List out required and preferred skills as applicable)

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Work as a member of a team and independently.
• Desire to advance to higher level mechanical technician roles
• Basic mathematics skills.

Education & Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 3- 4 years of experience as a Mechanical Technician I or equivalent mechanical fabrication experience
• Experience in the fabrication of equipment using tools, blueprints/schematics, and bills of material.

Preferred (if applicable):

• Trade ability to assemble piping & equipment to assembly and process drawings.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude: must be proficient in understanding basic pipe, and skid layout and assembly, use of hand and power tools
• Demonstrated high-quality work, initiative, and the ability to work unsupervised at times.
• School certificate in mechanical trade or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Preference will be given to previous experience in manufacturing of large water treatment equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform work with appropriate PPE for work (safety toed shoes, safety glasses, bump cap/hard hat, etc.)
• The majority of the day will be spent standing with some bending and fine motor work appropriate for work in a fabrication shop.
• Ability to operate power tools such as drills, grinders, and saws.
• Some unassisted lifting up to 50 lbs. is required – nearly all heavy parts movement assisted with cranes/hoists and pallet jacks.