Maintenance Technician

2938 - Midsouth Talent Inc; Batesville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Midsouth Talent Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for welding and industrial equipment. You will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and fabricate to minimize downtime and ensure safety compliance in a metal fabrication environment.

The role combines general industrial maintenance with hands-on welding, metal fabrication, and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting. Experience in MIG/TIG/STICK welding and reading blueprints is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical school certificate or associate degree in industrial maintenance or welding technology preferred.
• Experience: 2–5 years in industrial manufacturing, fabrication, or welding shop.
• Certifications: LOTO and arc-flash safety training required; AWS or millwright/electrician certs a plus.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in MIG, TIG, Stick and Flux-Core welding; read blueprints, schematics, and WPS; basic electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Equipment maintenance and repair: preventive and corrective maintenance on welding power sources, plasma cutters, positioners, cranes, and shop machinery.
• Welding and fabrication: fabricate, repair, and modify structural supports and fixtures using various welding processes.
• Troubleshooting: diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical failures; replace worn components.
• Safety and compliance: follow LOTO, arc-flash guidelines, PPE; maintain a clean, safe shop floor.
• Documentation and inventory: log tasks in CMMS and monitor spare parts and consumables.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprints & schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school certificate or associate degree in industrial maintenance or welding technology

Tools

CMMS

Welding procedure knowledge

Job description

A maintenance technician for a welding company inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and fabricates industrial welding machinery, shop equipment, and facility systems to minimize downtime and ensure safety compliance

Job Title

Maintenance Technician - Welding & Industrial Equipment

Role Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping all shop machinery, fabrication tools, and facility systems in peak operating condition. This role combines general industrial maintenance with hands‑on welding, metal fabrication, and mechanical/electrical troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on welding power sources (MIG, TIG, Stick/SMAW), plasma cutters, positioners, bridge cranes, and shop machinery.
• Welding & Fabrication: Fabricate, repair, and modify structural supports, safety guards, handrails, fixtures, and replacement parts using various welding and metalworking processes.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical failures. Replace worn or broken components like motors, bearings, belts, and valves.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, arc‑flash guidelines, and personal protective equipment (PPE) rules. Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant shop floor.
• Documentation & Inventory: Log completed maintenance tasks, track equipment history using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), and monitor spare parts and consumable inventory.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical school certificate or associate degree in industrial maintenance or welding technology is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing, fabrication, or welding shop environment.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in multiple welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core).
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics, and welding procedure specifications (WPS).
  • Strong mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic aptitude.
  • Basic electrical troubleshooting skills (low voltage and 3-phase power safety).
• Certifications: LOTO certification and arc‑flash safety training required; AWS or millwright/electrician certifications are a plus.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and work in awkward or confined positions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50-75 lbs) and operate heavy equipment (forklifts, overhead cranes).
• Exposure to shop environments with noise, heat, sparks, and fumes (mitigated by proper safety gear).