Hybrid Mechanical Maintenance Technician​/Welder

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Description

The Hybrid Mechanical Maintenance Technician/Welder is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing and packaging equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment.

This role serves as a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician while also providing welding, fabrication, and metal repair support as operational needs require. The primary focus of this position is mechanical maintenance and equipment reliability; however, the successful candidate will possess the flexibility and technical capability to perform welding and fabrication tasks that support ongoing operations, capital improvements, and emergency repairs.

This position is scheduled Monday through Friday. Employees will work between the operating facility and the Main Office/Shop as required to support maintenance priorities. Most welding and fabrication work will be performed at the main office facility using dedicated fabrication equipment and welding resources. Occasional field and on-site welding assignments may be required.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in industrial environments for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment as required.
• Ability to work around moving machinery, elevated work areas, and varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment including welding PPE.
• Ability to work on weekends, holidays, and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Must take initiative and is proactive in addressing issues.
• Quickly and efficiently completes tasks

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain manufacturing, processing, and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and related equipment.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and metal repair work in support of maintenance activities.
• Fabricate replacement parts, brackets, supports, platforms, handrails, guards, and custom components.
• Perform emergency repairs and equipment modifications as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding symbols, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain welding equipment, shop tools, and fabrication areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Coordinate maintenance and fabrication priorities with supervisors and operations personnel.
• Support outages, shutdowns, turnarounds, and special projects.
• Travel between facilities and the BTC Shop as business needs require.
• Comply with all company safety policies, environmental standards, hot work requirements, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in welding and mechanical maintenance/repair.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work safely and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and respond effectively to maintenance emergencies.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.

• Welding certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, Stick (SMAW), and Flux Core welding processes.
• Combo Welder experience highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience fabricating and repairing structural steel, equipment supports, guards, platforms, piping components, and plant equipment.
• Experience operating grinders, plasma cutters, cutting torches, band saws, drill presses, and other fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of welding procedures for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k (4% matching)

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