Maintenance Welding Technician

Maintenance Welding Technician
Job Summary
We are seeking a dependable and experienced Maintenance Welding Technician to perform welding, equipment repair, fabrication, and maintenance in an industrial environment. This is a hands-on position requiring strong welding skills, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety.
The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment, fabricating components, reading blueprints, and working with multiple welding and cutting processes.

Responsibilities

Perform welding repairs on industrial equipment to restore safe and reliable operation
Fabricate components, tooling, fixtures, and equipment for maintenance and production needs
Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
Perform MIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel
Operate TIG, AC/DC stick welders, plasma cutters, and oxy-acetylene equipment
Troubleshoot equipment and determine appropriate repair methods
Select proper materials and welding processes for each project
Evaluate equipment and job-site conditions to ensure welding can be performed safely
Support the design and development of new tooling and equipment improvements
Assist team members with equipment operation and troubleshooting
Follow OSHA regulations, safety procedures, and PPE requirements
Travel to customer or field locations as needed for maintenance and repair work
Work extended hours, weekends, or holidays when business needs require
Perform additional maintenance, welding, and fabrication duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma with industrial or vocational coursework required
Technical school training or equivalent hands-on welding/fabrication experience preferred
3+ years of welding and fabrication experience, preferably in an industrial maintenance environment
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
Experience with MIG and TIG welding
Stainless steel and aluminum welding experience preferred
Experience with stick welding, plasma cutting, and oxy-acetylene equipment preferred
MIG/TIG welding certification for stainless steel and aluminum, including vertical-up welding, preferred
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Dependable and safety-conscious work ethic
Physical & Work Environment
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding manual work
Ability to work in and around confined spaces
Comfortable working around welding heat, fumes, chemicals, and industrial equipment
Must be able to wear required PPE, including respirators
Willingness to travel to customer locations for assignments lasting several days or weeks
Ability to work schedules that may exceed a standard 8-hour shift
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