Maintenance Technician (Welding/Fabrication & Industrial Electrical)

LF Staffing; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor Finders is seeking experienced industrial maintenance professionals with welding, fabrication, and electrical troubleshooting skills for a heavy manufacturing environment. You will perform welding, fabrication, and structural repairs, plus electrical maintenance across high-heat, continuous production processes.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, reading schematics, and documenting all work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in industrial maintenance welding/fabrication and/or electrical roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in heavy industrial, high-heat, or continuous production environments.
• Solid understanding of 3-phase power systems and motor controls.
• Ability to read/interpret mechanical and electrical schematics/blueprints.
• Familiarity with hydraulic systems and safe repair procedures.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends).
• Commitment to safety, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Welding & fabrication: MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on mild steel and stainless.
• Fabrication of tooling and plant components; structural repairs to furnaces.
• Hydraulic cylinder, pump, and fitting repair; blueprint reading and field measurements.
• Operate torch, plasma cutter, and fabrication equipment; document work performed.
• Emergency breakdown response during production; ensure repairs are correct first time.
• Industrial electrical maintenance: troubleshoot 24V–480V systems; maintain motor controls, VFDs, relays, and contactors.
• Read electrical schematics; perform electrical preventive maintenance; PLC I/O troubleshooting.
• Lockout/Tagout compliance and safe electrical work practices; cranes and plant equipment support.
• Document all electrical repairs and work performed.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC basics

Lockout/Tagout

Safety compliance

3-phase power

Tools

Plasma cutter

Torch operations

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary: We are specifically seeking experienced industrial candidates with heavy manufacturing backgrounds (not entry-level or residential experience) who can perform production-critical repairs in a heavy industrial environment. This role combines advanced welding/fabrication and industrial electrical troubleshooting to support continuous plant uptime. Technicians must be able to respond quickly to breakdowns and complete structural, mechanical, and electrical repairs correctly the first time to prevent repeat failures between shifts.

Core Responsibilities: This position includes responsibilities across both mechanical/fabrication and electrical systems:

Welding & Fabrication / Mechanical Maintenance

• MIG, TIG, and Stick welding (mild steel and stainless)
• Fabrication of custom tooling and plant components
• Structural repairs to furnaces
• Hydraulic cylinder, pump, and fitting repair
• Blueprint reading and field measurement interpretation
• Operation of torch, plasma cutter, and fabrication equipment
• Emergency breakdown response during production
• Accurate documentation of completed mechanical work

Industrial Electrical Maintenance

• Troubleshooting 24V, 120V, 240V, and 480V systems
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of motor controls, VFDs, relays, and contactors
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Electrical preventive maintenance tasks
• Basic PLC input/output troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout compliance and safe electrical work practices
• Electrical support for cranes and other plant equipment
• Documentation of all electrical repairs and work performed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in welding/fabrication and/or industrial electrical roles (manufacturing environment preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience in heavy industrial, high-heat, or continuous production environments
• Solid understanding of 3-phase power systems and motor controls
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics/blueprints
• Familiarity with hydraulic systems and safe repair procedures
• Ability to work rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends)
• Strong commitment to safety, including Lockout/Tagout procedures

Labor Finders is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

Labor Finders is a nationwide staffing service. We are celebrating 50 years! We have approximately 200 offices across the United States.