Fabricator/Machinist

About PURIS: PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

Job Summary Description:

The Fabricator/Machinist supports trenchless pipeline rehabilitation and utility construction operations by producing, assembling, and maintaining equipment and components. This role involves operating fabrication and machining tools to build and repair parts critical to PURIS’s trenchless technologies, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient project execution in alignment with company goals and strategies.

Essential Job Accountabilities:

- Fabricate, machine, and assemble components used in trenchless pipeline rehabilitation equipment and utility construction projects.

- Operate fabrication and machining tools such as saws, drills, grinders, lathes, or milling machines to modify and repair parts.

- Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and equipment specifications to produce accurate components.

- Assist with setup, maintenance, and repair of specialized trenchless equipment, including pipe-handling systems and rehabilitation machinery.

- Perform grinding, sanding, painting, and other mechanical duties assigned by the shop or foreman.

- Ensure all work meets PURIS quality and safety standards to support reliable field operations.

- Manually handle and move pipe, tools, and materials to and from equipment as needed.

- Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety practices.

- Perform duties within guidelines of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned functions.

Education:

- Previous fabrication, machining, or utility construction experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Skilled in operating fabrication and machining equipment to produce precision parts

- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, pipeline schematics, and equipment manuals

- Familiarity with utility construction materials such as steel, PVC, and composite pipe

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure equipment reliability in the field

- Ability to work independently as well as part of a construction team

- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for mechanical and equipment-related issues

- Knowledge of safety practices in heavy construction or utility environments

Additional Requirements/Skills:

- Valid state issued driver’s license

- Travel may be required to support field projects

Benefits:

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability.

Several 100% company-paid benefits including:

- Life Insurance

- Long-term disability

- Employee assistance program

- Bonus program

- 401(k) savings plan with company match

- Generous PTO

- 10 paid holidays

- Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled.