Maintenance Welding Technician
MPW Industrial Services · Chillicothe, OH · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingInternship
About the role
This would be a first shift position, Monday to Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Absorb and fabricate tooling, fixtures, and new equipment components.
- Select proper materials and welding techniques based on repair specifications and operating conditions.
- Inspect damaged equipment and determine the safest and most effective repair methods.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Tech 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.