Description

“Turn your craftsmanship into impact — build solutions that transform waste into life-giving fertilizer.”

Position Summary

As a Fabrication Operations Technician, you’ll take on projects that demand ingenuity, hands-on skill, and pride in workmanship. From reading blueprints to welding steel, from fitting ductwork to installing large-scale agricultural and biosolid treatment equipment, this role is about turning complex challenges into complete, working solutions.

If you’ve thrived as a self-employed craftsman or contractor — solving problems on the fly, creating custom fits, and seeing tangible results from your work — this is your chance to do that on a bigger stage, with the support of a values-driven team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and job order specs to create field-fit fabrication solutions.

• Fabricate, retrofit, and install steel assemblies, conveyors, ductwork, and system transitions across multiple process stages.

• Weld steel precisely, ensuring strength and clean finishes without distortion.

• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to solve installation challenges in real time.

• Operate welding and fabrication tools, forklifts, hoists, and rigging equipment.

• Inspect welds, alignments, and fits to meet specs and production standards.

• Travel to customer sites to install and commission turnkey biosolid treatment systems.

• Contribute innovative problem-solving and craftsmanship in a servant-leadership culture.

• Uphold all safety protocols and promote a team environment grounded in trust and accountability.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven ability to read and apply welding symbols, diagrams, and complex blueprints.

• Hands-on fabrication and welding experience, with strong fitting and installation skills.

• Millwright or field-installation background with large equipment a plus.

• Mechanical aptitude and creative problem-solving mindset.

• Ability to adapt designs on-site and work independently or with a team.

• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Technical certificate in welding/fabrication preferred.

• 3–5 years experience in fabrication, welding, millwright, or related work.

• Heavy equipment manufacturing or aluminum welding a plus.

Benefits Include:

• Company-paid health insurance
• 401(k) with company match and savings program
• Paid orientation and weekly direct deposit
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance and paid time off (PTO)
• Company credit card, technology, and branded attire
• Employee discount program

Why Join Us?

At Merrell Bros., we’re more than a fabrication shop. We're an ingenuity-focused team driven by integrity, stewardship, and excellence

 You’ll take pride in building real-world solutions that make a difference — turning waste into sustainable fertilizer and helping communities thrive.

Salary : $32 - $42