Position Title: Maintenance Tech – Welder FLSA Status: Hourly-Non-Exempt

Function/Department:Maintenance Location: Arlington 

Immediate Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor Updated: April 2024

Supervises Others: No

 SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for performing minor and major equipment repairs and preventative inspections on equipment as per procedures in a safe and professional manner as directed. Completes necessary paperwork accurately and on time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

• Serve as a member of the Maintenance team supporting day to day solutions to improve productivity for a variety of machines.
• Work from different specifications, blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols, and lay out materials and components and determine best method to weld/fabricate to plan.
• Operate cutting torch and/or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment, using electrical and electronic test equipment. Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machine.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts, following specifications and blueprints, using precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Records repairs made and costs.
• Trains new and less qualified mechanics in troubleshooting and other maintenance procedures.
• Presents summary of work-related events at staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Requires a HS Diploma/GED. Graduation from an industrial trade school highly preferred. Extensive previous experience in an industrial maintenance environment. Plastics industry experience a plus.

• 1-5 years of welding experience. Aluminum welding experience a plus.
• Able to Read Electrical and Hydraulic prints.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, technical drawings and weld symbols. Molding fabrication experience a plus.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for an entire shift.
• Must have normal color vision 
• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and weekends (Saturday/Sunday) may be required.
• Strong skills dealing with troubleshooting and repairs of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems on production and associated equipment.
• Team-oriented individual with the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to perform basic functions on a computer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, or crawl. Employee is frequently exposed to extreme temperatures in warehouse environment. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Frequently exposed to conditions typically found in a manufacturing plant: noise, dust, heat, and chemicals.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.