Lead Ironworks Fabrication Technician – Welding & Maintenance

Star Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Services in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Technician in the steel fabrication and welding domain. You will lead Technicians and Welders, supervise shutdown activities, and ensure safe, quality fabrication operations across the plant.

The role requires 7–8 years in mechanical maintenance of a steel plant and 5 years as a fabricator/welder in heavy industry, plus hands-on knowledge of arc, MIG, TIG welding, gas cutting, and interpreting welding symbols.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years experience in mechanical maintenance of steel plant as a Sr. Technician (Fabrication / Welding).
• 5 years experience as a Technician (fabrication) / Welder in heavy industry.
• Knowledge of welding techniques and gas cutting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and Welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Optimize production: execute scheduled corrective maintenance and major repairs to minimize downtime.
• Prompt problem solving during ironworks breakdowns ensuring quality standards.
• Provide tools, techniques and solutions; prepare tools before job execution and report abnormalities.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Maintenance

Leadership

Education

Technical School

Tools

Hydraulic press

Jacks

Plate bending machines

Pipe bending

Shearing machines

Dye penetrant testing

Job description

Star Services in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Technician in the steel fabrication and welding domain. You will lead Technicians and Welders, supervise shutdown activities, and ensure safe, quality fabrication operations across the plant.

The role requires 7–8 years in mechanical maintenance of a steel plant and 5 years as a fabricator/welder in heavy industry, plus hands-on knowledge of arc, MIG, TIG welding, gas cutting, and interpreting welding symbols.