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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.\nResponsibilities and Duties\nMaster the use of hand and power tools\nWork may require extensive periods of standing, bending, stretching, lifting, and reaching.\nBe proficient in wielding processes; read electrical prints & layouts, read piping prints (two-lined & isometric); read mechanical prints; read and understand suppliers’ instructions\nEmployees uses initiative in conducting recurring assignments to fabricate and assemble products by using drawings, sketches, and verbal direction\nMust 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.\nEmployees will be required to use overhead cranes and fork trucks to set up and/or move equipment. Will assist in loading and unloading equipment\nPerform jobsite installations as part of a field team and as a team leader\nAssist in the training of less skilled or less experienced mechanics as directed by plant management\nPerform other duties and functions as required.\nDesired Skills / All Not Required\nAble to accurately read a tape measure\nOperate hand tools\nAbility to read, write, and understand instructions, procedures, drawings, and blueprints\nWelding\nPlumbing / Pipefitting\nElectrical / Wiring\nMasonry\nMetal Fabrication\nHydraulics and Pneumatics\nMachine Maintenance\nPainting\nAbout Us\nOur 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.\nFor 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.\nWe 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.\nBenefits\nPaid Vacation \nPaid Personal Time \n401(k) with matching\n10 Paid Holidays\nMedical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Benefits\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability\nBasic Life Insurance (company-paid)\nOptional Life Insurance (employee, spouse, children)\nOptional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance\nTuition Reimbursement\nWellness Program and Discounts\nOpportunities for advancement\nTuition reimbursement","description_format":"text","description_chars":3338,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-11T03:11:41Z"}],"liveness":{"score":6,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.222,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":127,"expected_fill_days":43,"reasons":["conf:4","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/surfacecombustion-mechanical-assembler-fabrication-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/surfacecombustion-mechanical-assembler-fabrication-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-24T01:16:00Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}