Maintenance Welding Technician

SURGE Staffing; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking a dependable Maintenance Welding Technician to perform welding, equipment repair, fabrication, and routine maintenance in an industrial setting. The role emphasizes hands-on work, attention to detail, and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, read blueprints, and work with MIG, TIG, stick welding, plasma cutting, and oxy-acetylene tools to support maintenance and production needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of welding and fabrication experience, preferably in an industrial maintenance environment.
• High school diploma with industrial or vocational coursework.
• Technical school training or equivalent hands-on welding/fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with MIG and TIG welding; stainless steel and aluminum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding repairs on industrial equipment to restore safe and reliable operation.
• Fabricate components, tooling, fixtures, and equipment for maintenance and production needs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Perform MIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel.
• Operate TIG, AC/DC stick welders, plasma cutters, and oxy-acetylene equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Select proper materials and welding processes for each project.
• Evaluate equipment and job-site conditions to ensure welding can be performed safely.
• Support the design and development of new tooling and equipment improvements.
• Assist team members with equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Follow OSHA regulations, safety procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Travel to customer or field locations as needed for maintenance and repair work.
• Work extended hours, weekends, or holidays when business needs require.
• Perform additional maintenance, welding, and fabrication duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma with industrial coursework

Technical school welding training

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Plasma cutting

Oxy-acetylene equipment

Job description

Maintenance Welding Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and experienced Maintenance Welding Technician to perform welding, equipment repair, fabrication, and maintenance in an industrial environment. This is a hands‑on position requiring strong welding skills, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety.

The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment, fabricating components, reading blueprints, and working with multiple welding and cutting processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding repairs on industrial equipment to restore safe and reliable operation
• Fabricate components, tooling, fixtures, and equipment for maintenance and production needs
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Perform MIG welding on aluminum and stainless steel
• Operate TIG, AC/DC stick welders, plasma cutters, and oxy‑acetylene equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment and determine appropriate repair methods
• Select proper materials and welding processes for each project
• Evaluate equipment and job‑site conditions to ensure welding can be performed safely
• Support the design and development of new tooling and equipment improvements
• Assist team members with equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Follow OSHA regulations, safety procedures, and PPE requirements
• Travel to customer or field locations as needed for maintenance and repair work
• Work extended hours, weekends, or holidays when business needs require
• Perform additional maintenance, welding, and fabrication duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma with industrial or vocational coursework required
• Technical school training or equivalent hands‑on welding/fabrication experience preferred
• 3+ years of welding and fabrication experience, preferably in an industrial maintenance environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience with MIG and TIG welding
• Stainless steel and aluminum welding experience preferred
• Experience with stick welding, plasma cutting, and oxy‑acetylene equipment preferred
• MIG/TIG welding certification for stainless steel and aluminum, including vertical-up welding, preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable and safety‑conscious work ethic

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding manual work
• Ability to work in and around confined spaces
• Comfortable working around welding heat, fumes, chemicals, and industrial equipment
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including respirators
• Willingness to travel to customer locations for assignments lasting several days or weeks
• Ability to work schedules that may exceed a standard 8-hour shift

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