Technician

Job Title: Pipe Prep, Fabrication, and Tubing Technician

Job Description

The Pipe Prep, Fabrication, and Tubing Technician plays a key role in supporting shop fabrication and production operations. In this hands‑on position, you will cut and prepare pipe, run and install tubing, and operate fabrication equipment such as band saws and ironworkers. Your work ensures materials are accurate, clean, and production‑ready for downstream welding, assembly, and integration teams. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in precision, works safely, and is eager to continue developing their fabrication skills in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Cut, prepare, and stage pipe and tubing based on production schedules and job requirements.
• Measure, mark, and verify materials using drawings, cut lists, and work instructions.
• Install and route tubing in accordance with drawings, specifications, and shop standards.
• Safely operate band saws, ironworkers, grinders, and other fabrication equipment.
• Deburr, grind, bevel, clean, and prep materials to ensure weld‑ready condition.
• Confirm material type, dimensions, and job requirements before cutting to prevent rework.
• Maintain an organized workflow and a clean, safe work area to support shop efficiency.
• Proactively identify and communicate issues such as material defects, dimensional discrepancies, missing information, or tooling concerns.
• Support fabrication readiness for welders, assemblers, and integration teams.
• Perform basic self‑inspection to verify accuracy, completeness, and workmanship.
• Consistently follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to shop organization, tooling, and fabrication flow.
• Learn and operate additional fabrication equipment and processes as needed, including potential operation of a knee mill.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical, or industrial shop environment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform accurate measurements and layout.
• Proficiency with hand tools, grinders, and basic fabrication equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working in a hands‑on production role.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, cut lists, work instructions, and supervisor direction.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Reliable attendance and a consistent, dependable work ethic.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience cutting and prepping pipe in a fabrication setting.
• Experience running and installing tubing systems.
• Familiarity with band saw and ironworker operation.
• Experience working with stainless steel materials.
• Ability to read fabrication or isometric drawings.
• Experience deburring, beveling, and preparing weld‑ready material.
• Interest in expanding skills by learning additional fabrication equipment, including a knee mill.

Why Work Here?

You’ll join a collaborative, driven team that values craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement. We offer a stable, full‑time position with overtime opportunities, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid holidays and time off. Professional development support is provided to help you strengthen your fabrication skills and grow your career within a supportive, performance‑focused culture.

Work Environment

This position is based in an active manufacturing shop where safety and teamwork are top priorities. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods and regularly lifting, carrying, and moving pipe, tubing, and fabrication materials. Physical activities include bending, kneeling, and crouching while operating equipment such as band saws, ironworkers, and grinders with required PPE.

Schedule options include Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, or a flex schedule of Monday–Thursday, 6:30 am–5:00 pm, with overtime available as needed.

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

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Rockledge,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.