Hybrid Mechanical Maintenance Technician/ Welder

TALKE USA Inc; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with 4% matching

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Job summary

TALKE USA Inc. is seeking a Hybrid Mechanical Maintenance Technician/Welder to support maintenance, welding, fabrication, and repairs across our industrial facilities in Baytown, Texas.

The role emphasizes equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and safe, efficient repairs. The ideal candidate combines welding proficiency with mechanical troubleshooting, reads mechanical drawings, and can operate in a fast-paced environment while following strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of welding and mechanical maintenance/repair experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills in industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain manufacturing, processing, and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize reliability and uptime.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and metal repair work as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2–5 years welding/maintenance experience

Tools

Welding equipment (MIG/TIG/Stick)

Job description

Hybrid Mechanical Maintenance Technician/ Welder

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

Summary

The Hybrid Mechanical Maintenance Technician/Welder is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing and packaging equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment.

This role serves as a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician while also providing welding, fabrication, and metal repair support as operational needs require. The primary focus of this position is mechanical maintenance and equipment reliability; however, the successful candidate will possess the flexibility and technical capability to perform welding and fabrication tasks that support ongoing operations, capital improvements, and emergency repairs.

Work Schedule & Location

This position is scheduled Monday through Friday. Employees will work between the operating facility and the Main Office/Shop as required to support maintenance priorities. Most welding and fabrication work will be performed at the main office facility using dedicated fabrication equipment and welding resources. Occasional field and on-site welding assignments may be required.

Important Personal Skills

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in industrial environments for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment as required.
• Ability to work around moving machinery, elevated work areas, and varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment including welding PPE.
• Ability to work on weekends, holidays, and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Must take initiative and is proactive in addressing issues.
• Quickly and efficiently completes tasks

Job Tasks

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain manufacturing, processing, and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and related equipment.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and metal repair work in support of maintenance activities.
• Fabricate replacement parts, brackets, supports, platforms, handrails, guards, and custom components.
• Perform emergency repairs and equipment modifications as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding symbols, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain welding equipment, shop tools, and fabrication areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Coordinate maintenance and fabrication priorities with supervisors and operations personnel.
• Support outages, shutdowns, turnarounds, and special projects.
• Travel between facilities and the BTC Shop as business needs require.
• Comply with all company safety policies, environmental standards, hot work requirements, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in welding and mechanical maintenance/repair.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work safely and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and respond effectively to maintenance emergencies.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, Stick (SMAW), and Flux Core welding processes.
• Combo Welder experience highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience fabricating and repairing structural steel, equipment supports, guards, platforms, piping components, and plant equipment.
• Experience operating grinders, plasma cutters, cutting torches, band saws, drill presses, and other fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of welding procedures for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k (4% matching)

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay (starting on first day of employment)

TALKE USA, INC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Plant

This position is currently accepting applications.