Mechanical Assembler / Fabrication Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 19, 2026.
Job description:
Surface Combustion is a world leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing of rugged and reliable thermal processing systems. These are custom systems, assembled by hand in Waterville, Ohio. Although the position is not typical maintenance position, those working in the maintenance or custom machine assembly fields are encouraged to apply. Our equipment is assembled by hand based on the specific needs of the customer. There are no assembly lines or robotics in this process.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Master the use of hand and power tools
- Work may require extensive periods of standing, bending, stretching, lifting, and reaching.
- Be proficient in wielding processes; read electrical prints & layouts, read piping prints (two-lined & isometric); read mechanical prints; read and understand suppliers’ instructions
- Employees uses initiative in conducting recurring assignments to fabricate and assemble products by using drawings, sketches, and verbal direction
- Must be proficient in some forms of process and tack wielding; basic electrical skills including lay out and mount conduit and pull & terminate wire; lay out, cut & thread, and mount piping systems; set and align motors, pumps, other mechanical components etc.; lay out, set, level & align furnace drive systems.
- Employees will be required to use overhead cranes and fork trucks to set up and/or move equipment. Will assist in loading and unloading equipment
- Perform jobsite installations as part of a field team and as a team leader
- Assist in the training of less skilled or less experienced mechanics as directed by plant management
- Perform other duties and functions as required.
Desired Skills / All Not Required
- Able to accurately read a tape measure
- Operate hand tools
- Ability to read, write, and understand instructions, procedures, drawings, and blueprints
- Welding
- Plumbing / Pipefitting
- Electrical / Wiring
- Masonry
- Metal Fabrication
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Machine Maintenance
- Painting
About Us
Our company is a leading engineering company. We are committed to innovation, quality, and excellence in everything we do. Our team is dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions that meet the needs of our clients and drive the industry forward.
For over 100 years, Surface Combustion has been the leader in industrial heat treatment solutions. From our signature Allcase® Batch Integral Quench Furnace to tried and proven vacuum furnace options and customized engineered products, we are your source for all heat treat and thermal processing needs.
We work with all industries including agricultural, automotive, biomass, oil & gas, and powder metals and so many more. We are also an excellent resource for rebuild and retrofit services as well as maintenance and operation. Whatever your industry, whatever your precision heat treat needs, and whatever your volume, Surface is your source.
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Personal Time
- 401(k) with matching
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance (company-paid)
- Optional Life Insurance (employee, spouse, children)
- Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program and Discounts
- Opportunities for advancement
- Tuition reimbursement