Heavy Equipment Welder / Hard Facing Technician

Tank's Recycling and Landfill; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Stable, year-round employment

Growth opportunities

Work on diverse heavy equipment

Job summary

Tank's in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Welder / Hardfacing Technician to join our maintenance team. You will repair, fabricate, and hardface a fleet of heavy equipment and industrial grinders to keep our recycling and landfill operations running.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of welding and fabrication experience, and is proficient with MIG, Stick, and FCAW. Willingness to travel between three Tucson locations is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience repairing heavy equipment used in construction, mining, recycling, or similar industries.
• Experience with hardfacing and wear-resistant welding techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding repairs on heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, grinders, trailers, and various rigs.
• Daily hardfacing and rebuilds on industrial grinders to restore wear components.
• Hardface wear plates, grinder hammers, buckets, edges, and other high-wear parts.
• Fabricate replacement parts, guards, brackets, and steel assemblies as needed.
• Repair cracked or damaged equipment using MIG, Stick, and FCAW welding.
• Collaborate with mechanics to diagnose issues and minimize downtime.
• Operate welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and special repair projects.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Tools

MIG

Stick (SMAW)

Flux-Core (FCAW)

Job description

Heavy Equipment Welder / Hardfacing Technician

Location: Tucson, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time

Join the Tank's Team!

Tank's is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Welder / Hardfacing Technician to join our maintenance team. This position plays a critical role in keeping our recycling and landfill operations running by repairing, fabricating, and hardfacing our fleet of heavy equipment and industrial grinders.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and want to work on large equipment instead of small fabrication projects, we'd love to hear from you. Must be willing to travel across our 3 Tucson area locations.

What You'll Do

• Perform welding repairs on heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators, grinders, screeners, trailers, roll-off containers, and other equipment.
• Perform daily hardfacing and rebuilds on industrial grinders at the end of each production day to restore worn components and prepare equipment for the next day's operation.
• Hardface wear plates, grinder hammers, buckets, cutting edges, and other high-wear components to maximize equipment life.
• Fabricate replacement parts, structural components, guards, brackets, and other steel assemblies as needed.
• Repair cracked, broken, or damaged equipment using MIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding processes.
• Rebuild worn equipment by reinforcing structural steel and replacing worn materials.
• Work closely with mechanics to diagnose equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Safely operate welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and special repair projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience repairing heavy equipment used in construction, mining, recycling, aggregates, or similar industries.
• Experience with hardfacing and wear-resistant welding techniques strongly preferred.
• Proficient in MIG, Stick (SMAW), and Flux-Core (FCAW) welding.
• Ability to fabricate components from measurements or sketches.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely lift 50+ pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience rebuilding industrial grinders, crushers, shredders, or screening equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Stable, year-round employment
• Opportunities for growth within a growing company
• Work on a wide variety of heavy equipment and specialized industrial machinery

About Tank's

Tank's has proudly served Southern Arizona for decades through our recycling facilities, landfill operations, roll-off services, and Tank's Green Stuff product line. Our team takes pride in maintaining the equipment that keeps our operations moving, and we're looking for someone who shares that commitment to quality, safety, and reliability.

Must be drug-free and submit to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Salary: $29 - $30 per hour