Heavy Equipment Welder & Fabricator

State-of-Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation seeks a Welder/Fabricator at the Augusta headquarters. The role covers welding, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of metal objects and equipment used in construction and snow removal operations.

Duties include working from blueprints, handling heavy machinery, and supervising others on welding tasks. Requires welding/fabrication experience and knowledge of shop equipment; state licenses may apply.

Qualifications

• Two years welding, metal fabrication experience.
• Blueprint interpretation and ability to read technical handbooks.
• Experience with heavy equipment maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structures and implements from blueprints or sketches.
• Disassemble and assemble heavy equipment drive trains and hydraulic systems.
• Perform welding and metal fabrication work for fleet operations and repairs.

Skills

Welding methods

Metallurgy

Measuring tools

Fabrication methods

Safety precautions

Equipment operation

Blueprint interpretation

Reading drawings

Heavy equipment knowledge

Licenses & certifications

Tools

Hydraulic brakes

Band saws

Overhead cranes

Presses

Other fabrication tools

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation seeks a Welder/Fabricator at the Augusta headquarters. The role covers welding, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of metal objects and equipment used in construction and snow removal operations.

Duties include working from blueprints, handling heavy machinery, and supervising others on welding tasks. Requires welding/fabrication experience and knowledge of shop equipment; state licenses may apply.