Weld Tooling Maintenance Technician

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Weld Tooling Maintenance technician for our Northlake, TX plant. You will set up and operate machine tools for precision welding-related parts, adjust weld fixtures, and verify parts against drawings.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of machinist experience, welding proficiency (MIG/TIG/SMAW), and the ability to read blueprints. A forklift and scissor lift license are required, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree from a two-year college or technical school.
• Minimum of two years of Machinist experience.
• Welding proficiency with MIG, TIG, SMAW and brazing.
• Valid forklift license issued by CHM.
• Valid Scissor Lift license issued by CHM.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate basic machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
• Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications using measuring tools.
• Perform advanced weld fixture adjustments for complex systems.
• Study blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences.
• Select appropriate tools, machines, and materials for machining work.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions on material as guides for machining.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance production efficiency and quality.
• Complete and manage work orders via Plex systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Skills

Machinist experience

MIG welding

TIG welding

Welding proficiency

Blueprint reading

Strong communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree (2-year college/technical school)

Tools

Plex systems

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Weld Tooling Maintenance technician for our Northlake, TX plant. You will set up and operate machine tools for precision welding-related parts, adjust weld fixtures, and verify parts against drawings.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of machinist experience, welding proficiency (MIG/TIG/SMAW), and the ability to read blueprints. A forklift and scissor lift license are required, with emphasis on safety and quality.