Welder Maintenance Technician

Chemtrade - USA; Celina (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Welder Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring the facility operates safely and efficiently. Your expertise in Stick, MIG, and TIG welding will be crucial as you perform maintenance tasks, including plumbing and pipe fitting, while collaborating with a skilled team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a positive work environment and enhance your skills in a supportive setting. If you are passionate about maintenance and safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Stick, MIG, and TIG welding with experience in pipe fitting.
• Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance tasks, focusing on safe and efficient operations.
• Lead and collaborate with the maintenance team to troubleshoot and repair.

Skills

Stick Welding

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Pipe Fitting

Preventative Maintenance

Job description

Position: Welder Maintenance Technician

Shift: Monday to Friday (40 hours + overtime)

Reports to: Plant Manager

Hourly Rate: $36.00/hour

The US hourly rate for this position is $36 + benefits. Hourly rates are determined by role, level, and location. The hourly rate displayed on each job posting reflects the starting rate for new hires for the position. Rates may also be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About this Role and About You

The Welder Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting and assisting the Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining the facility in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. You will carry out the priorities identified by the Maintenance Supervisor and Lead Maintenance Technician while maintaining the capacity to accomplish secondary and tertiary routine maintenance and repair items with little to no supervision.

You will be an active participant in effective collaboration between the team and management. Leadership skills are needed to aid in direction, training, and comradery of the maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish maintenance evolutions, in support of the Maintenance Supervisor and Lead Maintenance Technician, performing all work as a cohesive crew which troubleshoots together, learns together, and safely & efficiently operates the plant.
• Plumbing, pipe fitting, assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Maintains hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment used in plant processes.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings.
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Ability to pipe fit and weld stainless steel (TIG) and ferrous piping systems.
• Leads and contributes to the team and the whole facility in a positive way.
• Provides input to organizing crew tasks, maintaining work standards, and resolving issues with team members.
• Liaison with operations to ensure maintenance support tasks/preparations are completed for work to be done.
• Provides guidance to crew in maintaining and monitoring equipment to ensure efficient and safe operation.
• Provide plant housekeeping leadership.
• Organize, maintain, and inventory repair facilities, parts storage warehouse, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to Chemtrade safety practices and principles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Environmental, Health & Safety Responsibilities:

• Promote a safe work environment and direct all tasks with the focus of ensuring the safety of the crew.
• Participate in training assessments, safety inspections, and housekeeping audits.
• Responsible for timely resolution of safety concerns on site within scope of expertise.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Stick, MIG, and TIG welding.
• Must be able to pipe fit/fabricate and weld (TIG) stainless steel pipe and associated support structures.
• General weld repair of equipment.
• Knowledge of reliability based preventative and corrective maintenance concepts.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to spend long periods of time walking and standing.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated environments.

What Chemtrade Offers You:

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward.

Salary info: $34 - $36 / hr