What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician (Welder) position at Alloy Process Engineering, Inc?
Job Title: Field Service Technician / Welder
Location: Jordan, MN – Travel Required
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us:
We are a growing rendering company specializing in the collection and processing of used cooking oil and animal by-products. Our operations rely on durable, well-maintained equipment, and we’re looking for a skilled Field Service Technician / Welder to keep our systems running safely and efficiently.
Position Summary:
This role combines hands-on welding, fabrication, and field service work. You’ll be responsible for repairing and maintaining tanks, piping systems, cookers, and processing equipment both at our facility and at customer locations. This is a traveling position, we are out of town two- three weeks every month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on steel and stainless steel components
- Repair and fabricate tanks, pumps, piping systems, and structural components
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues in the field
- Conduct routine maintenance on fleet and plant equipment
- Respond to service calls and emergency repairs as needed
- Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards
- Maintain accurate service records and reports
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in welding and metal fabrication- welding Stick and Wire Feed is a plus.
- Ability to use a cutting torch, grinders, plasma cutters, hand tools, pneumatic tools, hoists, welders.
- Mechanical aptitude with experience in industrial or agricultural equipment preferred.
- Ability to work independently in field environments.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to read and comprehend blueprints
- Ability to travel in the United States based but international travel is available, and work weekends. Including occasional overtime.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Previously certified as ASME code welder is a plus but not a requirement for hire
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with hydraulic systems and pumps
- Ability to travel to company sites - 75%
- Physical labor is required
- Ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds
- Familiarity with rendering or food processing equipment is a plus
- Ability to work in less-than-ideal conditions, i.e crawl, stoop, kneel, balance and weld in unusual positions.
- Ability to work at heights on occasion
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
- Overtime opportunities
- Company vehicle and tools provided
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
How to Apply:
Submit your resume through Indeed. We’re looking for dependable, skilled individuals ready to be part of a hardworking growing team.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have availability to work up to 12 hour days?
- Are you willing to travel out of town up to 75% of the time?
Experience:
- Welding: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Jordan, MN 55352 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30