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 IND2 #J-18808-Ljbffr