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Working As A Fabrication Technician

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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

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$53,910
Average Salary

What Does A Fabrication Technician Do At Bae Systems

* Works from complex drawings, diagrams, schematics and/or verbal instructions requiring interpretation to plan the layout of complicated electro-mechanical devices, systems or subsystems.
* Works from conceptual sketches, schematics and/or oral instructions to fabricate, assemble and/or modify electro-mechanical prototype devices, systems and subsystems.
* Suggests, plans and assists in the design of electro-mechanical devices, jigs and/or fixtures to be incorporated into developmental systems.
* Assists in solving problems associated with the electro-mechanical devices, systems or subsystems.
* Recommends and implements modifications or improvements to process.
* Operating from engineering inputs, provides support in development and/or preparation of complicated schematics, sketches, specifications, parts and wire lists and methods sheets.
* Evaluates requirements and selects catalog materials and components and/or physically procures materials from stockrooms as required.
* Identifies areas for potential troubleshooting/testing and makes recommendations to appropriate engineering personnel and/or technicians.
* Adjusts, aligns, calibrates and modifies complex electro-mechanical devices and/or developmental units under the general direction of engineering personnel.
* Instructs, aids and checks the work of lower classified employees.
* Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

What Does A Fabrication Technician Do At General Electric

* In the role of Fabrication Technician, you will:
* Work with R
* W / C Dispatch List
* Work with mechanical and measuring tools
* Be responsible for stock inventories

What Does A Fabrication Technician Do At Masimo Corporation

* Work with a team of engineers and technicians to sustain wafer fabrication, package & test processes for LED and other related chip products.
* Individual will operate semiconductor fabrication equipment for processing steps related to Dicing, Wafer Thinning and Inspection.
* Operate Dicing Saws, Wafer Grinder, Lapping/Polishing Systems and Inspection tools;
* Process wafers according to detailed wafer traveler documentation;
* Work closely with a team of Process Sustaining Engineers;
* Perform data collection;
* Perform detailed inspection of completed work product;
* Summarize and communicate findings accurately to engineering team and management as needed

What Does A Fabrication Technician Do At Corning Incorporated

* Maintenance of machine and support facilities to ensure system operational integrity
* Component, Tooling and Machine set-up to required specifications
* Reading and interpreting technical drawings to achieved desired outcome in machining
* Using Math, Geometry, Trigonometry and basic Physics to formulate machining processes
* Micro-processor programming (g code) and de-bugging of tool paths
* Machine operation to produce tooling in an efficient manner
* Inspection of resultant tooling to show conformance to specifications
* Maintain cause and effect awareness of machining runs for process improvement and failure analysis
* Offer analysis of operations to improve cost, quality and delivery and to assist in post-production troubleshooting

What Does A Fabrication Technician Do At Kelly Services

* Perform and record first piece Inspections in the fabrication area
* Assist quality control technicians and assembly personnel where quality questions arise in planning, fabrication, or inspection
* Perform sorting & visual inspection of suspect material
* Troubleshoot defects found at first piece and final inspections including communication with subject matter experts
* Read and interpret product blue prints
* Work with planning and engineering to resolve fabrication defects

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How To Become A Fabrication Technician

Most employers prefer to hire candidates with associate’s degrees or other postsecondary training in mechanical engineering technology. Prospective engineering technicians should take as many science and math courses as possible while in high school.

Education

Mechanical engineering technicians typically need an associate’s degree or a certificate from a community college or vocational–technical school. Community colleges offer programs similar to those in technical institutes but include more theory-based and liberal arts coursework and programs. Community colleges typically award an associate’s degree. Vocational–technical schools include postsecondary public institutions that emphasize training needed by local employers. Students who complete these programs typically receive a diploma or certificate.

ABET accredits associate’s programs in relevant fields of study, such as mechanical engineering technology.

Completing an associate’s degree in mechanical engineering technology opens the way to studying for a bachelor’s degree.

High school students interested in becoming mechanical engineering technicians should take classes in math, science, and computer skills. Courses that help students develop skills working with their hands also are valuable, because these technicians build what mechanical engineers design.

Important Qualities

Communication skills. Mechanical engineering technicians must be able to clearly understand and follow instructions or, if they do not understand, ask their supervisors to explain. They must be able to clearly explain, both orally and in writing, the need for changes in designs or test procedures.

Creativity. Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers bring their plans and designs to life. Doing so often requires helping the engineer to overcome problems that might not have been anticipated.

Detail oriented. Mechanical engineering technicians must make precise measurements and keep accurate records for mechanical engineers.

Math skills. Mechanical engineering technicians use mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work.

Mechanical skills. Mechanical engineering technicians must apply theory and instructions from engineers by making new components for industrial machinery or equipment. They may need to be able to operate machinery such as drill presses, grinders, and engine lathes.

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Top Skills for A Fabrication Technician

Top Fabrication Technician Skills

Safety Procedures
CNC
Laser

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Maintained safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Perform manual welding operation, press brake operation and cnc plasma bed operation
Performed alignment of laser launchers to optical fiber.
Input data entry, received and made phone calls to customer service representatives.
Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts components, using hand tools.