Sr. Fabrication Mechanic
- Pay
- $57,500 – $92,575 per year
- Location
- Carpinteria, CA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
The Opportunity
Avantor is looking for a Fabrication Mechanic responsible for fabrication work, including but not limited to cutting, welding, sheet metal work, metal finishing, and machinery assembly.
What we're looking for
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
Additional Qualifications
- Welding certifications are a plus.
- Welding (GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW), sheet metal work, pipefitting, plumbing, machining (mill, lathe), engineering drawing interpretation, equipment repair troubleshooting, heavy machinery rigging (>1000 lb.), basic math, and geometry.
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How you will thrive and create an impact
- The Fabrication Mechanic can fabricate/modify increasingly complex fixtures, machinery, and miscellaneous fittings. Fabrication will involve laying out, cutting, fitting, measuring, and welding various metals and other materials to create the desired object or system.
- The Fabrication Mechanic is knowledgeable, or increasingly develops knowledge, in welding standards to create the desired outcome of engineering projects and follows standard operating procedures.
- The Fabrication Mechanic works from increasingly complex drawings, blueprints, manuals, and verbal/written instructions for installation, repair, replacement, and/or maintenance involving machinery, plumbing & piping, and, in some cases, electrical.
- The Fabrication Mechanic has increasingly developed equipment troubleshooting skills and, under limited supervision, troubleshoots and repairs problems on machinery, process equipment, and facility systems and components.
- The Fabrication Mechanic will also initiate purchase orders for parts, machines, or contracted services.
- The Fabrication Mechanic is increasingly self-motivated and proactive in identifying and correcting mechanical and safety issues.
Pay Transparency
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $57,500.00 - $92,575.00
Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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From Vwr's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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