Service Technician-Welder

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Flowood, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Welder/Service Technician to perform fabrication, welding, diagnostics, and repair on diesel-powered heavy equipment.

The role combines advanced welding with mechanical repair to support customer needs and maintain shop efficiency. Responsibilities include fabricating and welding to blueprints, inspecting completed work, diagnosing issues, and testing repairs before customer delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical welding/diesel training preferred.
• 2–4 years of welding, fabrication, or heavy equipment repair experience.
• Proficiency with MIG, TIG, stick, and oxy-fuel cutting processes.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, weld, and repair heavy equipment components per blueprints and specs.
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on diesel-powered equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement repairs.
• Test and verify repairs before delivery to customers.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Oxy-fuel cutting

Blueprint reading

Diagnostics with tools

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical welding/diesel training

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

Diagnostic equipment

Shop tools

Precision measuring devices

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PMC Flowood - Flowood, MS 39232Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Diesel Technician

The Welder/Service Technician is responsible for performing fabrication, welding, diagnostics, and repair activities on diesel-powered construction, forestry, paving, mining, and other heavy equipment. This role combines advanced welding and metal fabrication skills with heavy equipment mechanical repair responsibilities to support customer equipment needs and maximize shop productivity.

This position requires the ability to independently perform skilled fabrication work while also assisting with equipment diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs in a professional service shop environment.

Welding & Fabrication

• Determine material requirements and task sequences to position, align, fit, and weld parts according to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding or riveting.
• Set up and operate welding and fabrication equipment including flame cutters, grinders, drill presses, and other shop equipment to cut, form, and assemble metal components.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair heavy equipment structures and components by cutting, burning, welding, and finishing metals in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating, distortion, shrinkage, or material damage.
• Inspect completed work and measure finished products to ensure conformance with specifications and quality standards.

Service & Mechanical Repair

• Perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on diesel-powered heavy equipment and related components.
• Disassemble, repair, reassemble, and install engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, powertrain components, and other equipment systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and perform effective repairs utilizing appropriate diagnostic tools and procedures.
• Test, adjust, and verify repairs to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently prior to customer delivery.
• Evaluate parts and components for repair, reuse, or replacement in accordance with OEM standards.
• Assist with machine rebuilds, component replacements, and other major repair projects as assigned.

QualificationsJob Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical training in welding, diesel technology, heavy equipment repair, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in welding, fabrication, heavy equipment repair, diesel engine repair, truck repair, or a combination thereof.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MIG, TIG, stick, and oxy-fuel cutting processes.
• Ability to successfully complete a welding and fabrication skills assessment.
• Ability to obtain or successfully complete a 3G welding certification within 90 days of assignment.
• Working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrain systems, electrical systems, and heavy equipment components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, service manuals, technical documents, and specifications.
• Proficiency using welding equipment, fabrication tools, hand tools, precision measuring devices, diagnostic equipment, and shop tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate a computer and learn company software systems and OEM support programs.
• Ability to work safely in a demanding shop environment while lifting, climbing, standing, kneeling, and performing physical labor during 8 to 10 hour shifts.
• Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends as business needs require.
• Possess a complete set of basic hand tools and equipment including tape measure, cutting pliers, slag hammer, welding hood, welding gloves, cutting goggles, levels, punch, rule, tri- squares, and assorted wrenches.