What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Welding Technician position at MPW Industrial Services?
Job Description
This would be a first shift position, Monday to Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm.
We’re looking for a dependable Maintenance Welding Technician to support equipment repairs, fabrication projects, and maintenance operations in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role is responsible for performing high-quality welding and fabrication work while maintaining safety, efficiency, and equipment reliability across shop and field operations.
What You’ll Bring
This would be a first shift position, Monday to Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm.
We’re looking for a dependable Maintenance Welding Technician to support equipment repairs, fabrication projects, and maintenance operations in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role is responsible for performing high-quality welding and fabrication work while maintaining safety, efficiency, and equipment reliability across shop and field operations.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong mechanical and fabrication skills with the ability to complete repairs accurately and efficiently.
- Safety-focused mindset with consistent attention to OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and safe welding practices.
- Problem-solving ability to evaluate equipment issues and determine effective repair methods and materials.
- Team-oriented attitude with a willingness to support coworkers, share technical knowledge, and assist with training when needed.
- Perform welding repairs and fabrication work on industrial equipment and components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and fabrication drawings accurately.
- Operate MIG, TIG, AC/DC stick welders, plasma cutters, and oxyacetylene equipment safely and effectively.
- Weld aluminum, stainless steel, and other materials to meet operational and quality standards.
- Assist with the design and fabrication of tooling, fixtures, and new equipment components.
- Inspect damaged equipment and determine the safest and most effective repair methods.
- Select proper materials and welding techniques based on repair specifications and operating conditions.
- Perform cutting, grinding, fitting, and finishing work to support fabrication and repair activities.
- Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in clean and safe operating condition.
- Follow all company safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and OSHA regulations.
- Support maintenance operations by responding to equipment repair needs in both shop and field environments.
- Travel to customer sites or field locations as needed to complete repairs and maintenance support.
- Work overtime, extended shifts, weekends, or holidays as operational demands require.
- Assist less experienced employees with troubleshooting, equipment operation, and welding techniques.
- Complete additional maintenance and fabrication duties as assigned by leadership.
- High school diploma or GED required; vocational or industrial trade specialization preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of welding and fabrication experience in an industrial, maintenance, or equipment repair environment preferred.
- Technical school training or equivalent hands-on welding experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, measurements, and fabrication specifications.
- Experience welding stainless steel and aluminum using MIG and TIG processes preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or move up to 50 pounds regularly with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work in physically demanding environments for extended 8–12 hour shifts.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and around industrial equipment, heat, sparks, fumes, noise, and moving machinery.
- Ability to wear required PPE including respirators, welding shields, gloves, hearing protection, and protective clothing.
- Ability to travel to field locations for short-term or extended assignments as business needs require.