Welding Technician: Field & Yard Fabrication Pro

Southeastern Trench Safety; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) & Roth retirement plans

Paid time off and company holidays

Career Development & Training

Job summary

Southeastern Trench Safety is seeking a Welding Technician to perform welding and fabrication to support equipment repairs, maintenance, and modifications. You will fix cracks and damaged surfaces while maintaining tools and PPE in a safe yard environment.

The role requires MIG, TIG and SMAW experience, with minimum 5 years welding work. Expect occasional site travel, loading/unloading equipment, and assisting customers with basic operations and safety guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of welding experience preferred.
• Experience using MIG, TIG, and SMAW welding.
• Skilled in patch work, structural repairs, and metal fabrication.
• Oxy-Acetylene & Plasma Cutting experience preferred.
• Must work with minimal supervision – self-motivated.
• Must have good organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and metal fabrication to support equipment repairs, maintenance, and modifications.
• Repair cracks, worn components, and damaged metal surfaces for safety and reliability.
• Maintain and inspect welding equipment, cutting tools, and related machinery.
• Prepare rental equipment for customer use by cleaning and detailing with a power washer.
• Ensure PPE is worn and safety procedures are followed in the yard.
• Assist with loading/unloading of equipment for customers and deliveries.
• Provide customers with basic equipment operation and safety instructions.
• Stage, organize, and prepare equipment for deliveries and pickups.
• Maintain an organized yard to support efficient operations and minimize wait times.
• Perform local deliveries and pickups using a company pickup truck.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

SMAW welding

Patch work

Structural repairs

Oxy-Acetylene cutting

Plasma cutting

Self-motivation

Organization

Communication

Education

5 years welding experience

Tools

Welding equipment

PPE

Job description

Southeastern Trench Safety is seeking a Welding Technician to perform welding and fabrication to support equipment repairs, maintenance, and modifications. You will fix cracks and damaged surfaces while maintaining tools and PPE in a safe yard environment.

The role requires MIG, TIG and SMAW experience, with minimum 5 years welding work. Expect occasional site travel, loading/unloading equipment, and assisting customers with basic operations and safety guidance.