Industrial Water Treatment Fabrication Technician

Build the systems that keep water clean.

This direct-hire opportunity places you on the production floor of a leading water treatment equipment manufacturer at 4545 Patent Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502. Your shift starts early and productive—Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–3:00 PM—with a competitive pay range of $20–$26/hour, based on experience.

A day in the life

As you step onto the shop floor, you’ll review the build plan for specialized water treatment systems. You’ll move materials with a forklift or scissor lift, then head to the fabrication area to cut, drill, sand, and grind metal and plastics using band saws, drill presses, belt sanders, bench grinders, and ironworkers. Mid-morning might find you pipe-fitting PVC, CPVC, fiberglass, or stainless steel to spec, ensuring tight tolerances and leak-free assembly. Safety is constant: you keep your station tidy, follow lockout/tagout, and don the right PPE. Some days you’ll perform confined-space entry—including tanks with 14×18" manways—and on occasion you’ll travel to support field installs or repairs. Before shift end, you’ll document work performed, parts used, and any quality notes.

What you’ll do

• Fabricate components and complete assemblies for specialized industrial water treatment systems.
• Operate fabrication equipment: drill presses, belt sanders, band saws, bench grinders, and ironworkers.
• Safely use forklifts and scissor lifts to handle and position materials.
• Pipe-fit PVC, CPVC, fiberglass, and stainless steel to drawings and work instructions.
• Practice rigorous safety procedures and housekeeping for a clean, hazard-free workspace.
• Perform confined-space entry (including 14×18" manways) as required.
• Travel as needed for field installation and repair support.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for traceability and quality.

Your strengths

• Hands-on mastery with fabrication tools and shop equipment.
• Experience as a fabricator and/or pipefitter.
• Comfort with fieldwork, installation tasks, and customer-facing professionalism.
• Housekeeping discipline and solid recordkeeping habits.
• Knowledge of materials (PVC, CPVC, fiberglass, stainless) and proper joining methods.
• Commitment to safety, including confined-space best practices.
• Team-first mindset with clear, respectful communication.

Tools & technologies you’ll work with

• Band saws, belt sanders, bench grinders
• Drill presses and ironworkers
• Forklifts and scissor lifts
• Pipe-fitting tools
• Confined-space entry gear

Why this role

Join a hands-on, supportive team building equipment that matters. If you’re motivated, dependable, and eager to grow your manufacturing career, we want to hear from you.