Maintenance Welder

Ppswork; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ppswork in Sarasota, FL is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician with hands-on SMAW welding experience to repair and fabricate equipment in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot mechanical systems, read blueprints, and perform preventive maintenance while upholding safety standards and quality workmanship to keep production running smoothly.

This role requires a strong mechanical background, reliability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a

Qualifications

• Hands-on SMAW welding experience required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance or fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Ability to diagnose and repair industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with welding safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform SMAW welds on carbon steel and metal components to repair, reinforce, and fabricate industrial equipment.
• Repair and fabricate brackets, frames, supports, platforms, and machine components.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
• Inspect welds for quality, strength, and structural integrity.
• Safely operate welding machines, grinders, cutting torches, and shop equipment.
• Cut, fit, grind, and prepare metal components for welding and repair.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems including motors, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Skills

Stick welding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Fabrication

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

Welding certification preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician with hands-on stick welding (SMAW) experience to perform equipment repairs, fabrication, and general industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, welding proficiency, and the ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform stick welding (SMAW) on carbon steel and other metal components to repair, reinforce, and fabricate industrial equipment.

• Complete industrial maintenance and mechanical repairs on production machinery, conveyors, structural components, and related equipment.

• Diagnose equipment issues and perform corrective and preventive maintenance.

• Cut, fit, grind, and prepare metal components for welding and repair.

• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.

• Repair and fabricate brackets, frames, supports, platforms, and machine components.

• Troubleshoot mechanical systems, including motors, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

• Inspect welds for quality, strength, and structural integrity.

• Safely operate welding machines, grinders, cutting torches, and other shop equipment

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience in industrial maintenance, welding, fabrication, or a related field.

• Hands-on stick welding (SMAW) experience required.

• Ability to perform welding repairs on industrial machinery and heavy metal components.

• Knowledge of metal preparation, fitting, cutting, grinding, and finishing.

• Ability to read blueprints, measurements, and welding symbols.

• Basic mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.

• Familiarity with industrial safety procedures and welding practices.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.

• Welding certification or technical training preferred but not required, depending on experience.

Job Number: 5413