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Fabrication Shop Operations Technician

Tefsco, L.L.C.
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026 CLOSED ON 8/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Shop Operations Technician position at Tefsco, L.L.C.?

Fabrication Shop Operations Technician

We’re Building Our Team.

At TEFSCO, we’re looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving problems, and taking ownership of their work.

This isn’t a repetitive production position. While you’ll support the fabrication of our specialized aluminum equipment, you’ll also help maintain the equipment that keeps our shop running, assemble mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, improve shop organization, and tackle the day-to-day challenges that keep production moving.

If you enjoy using a variety of skills instead of performing the same task every day, you’ll find this position both rewarding and challenging.

Position Mission

The Fabrication Shop Operations Technician plays a vital role in keeping TEFSCO operating at its best. This position supports production by preparing materials, assembling mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components, maintaining shop equipment, improving shop organization, and identifying opportunities to make our operation safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Success in this role means helping our fabricators stay productive while ensuring the shop and equipment are always ready for the next job.

Primary Responsibilities

Fabrication Support

  • Prepare materials for fabrication
  • Cut aluminum and steel using miter and cold saws
  • Read tape measures and fabrication drawings accurately
  • Perform layout work
  • Grind and finish fabricated components
  • Prepare parts for welding
  • Support fabricators during production
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas

Mechanical & Hydraulic Assembly

  • Assemble mechanical components
  • Assemble hydraulic systems
  • Assemble pneumatic systems
  • Install bearings, gearboxes, shafts, and mechanical drives
  • Install hydraulic hoses and fittings
  • Test completed assemblies

Equipment & Shop Maintenance

  • Perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment
  • Repair air compressors, saws, grinders, drills, and other shop equipment
  • Diagnose equipment issues
  • Perform routine engine maintenance
  • Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop

Equipment Operation

  • Safely operate forklifts
  • Move materials throughout the shop
  • Assist with loading and unloading materials

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

  • 2–3 years of fabrication, mechanical, or industrial maintenance experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to accurately read a tape measure
  • Ability to read fabrication drawings
  • Experience using common fabrication shop equipment
  • Experience assembling mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

What We Value

At TEFSCO, we’re building more than equipment—we’re building a team.

Take Ownership
If you see something that needs attention, don’t walk past it. We value people who take initiative and help keep our shop running at its best.

Solve Problems
We appreciate practical thinkers who enjoy troubleshooting challenges and finding solutions instead of waiting for someone else.

Take Pride in Quality
Do the job right, even when no one is watching. Quality workmanship and attention to detail are expected in everything we build and every task we perform.

Continuously Improve
We value employees who identify opportunities to improve efficiency and help make our shop safer, cleaner, and more productive every day. If you see a better way to do something, we want to hear your ideas.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $18–$26 per hour, depending on experience
  • Health insurance after 60 days
  • PTO accrual
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • Occasional overtime
  • Tools provided
  • Opportunity for advancement into a Shop Foreman role

Physical Requirements

  • Lift up to 50 pounds regularly
  • Lift up to 100 pounds with assistance
  • Stand, bend, and work on your feet throughout the day
  • Occasionally work outdoors

If you’re looking for a job where you simply punch a clock and do the same thing every day, this probably isn’t the right fit. But if you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in quality workmanship, like solving problems, and want to be part of a team that values initiative and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re not just filling a position—we’re looking for the right person to become an important part of our team. If this sounds like the kind of work you enjoy and the kind of team you want to be part of, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $26

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