Tool Technician​/Shop Technician

KMAX Inspection is seeking a motivated Part-Time Shop Technician to help maintain, refurbish, and prepare advanced inline inspection (ILI) tools used to inspect critical pipeline infrastructure.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, staying organized, and learning how complex mechanical and electronic systems operate. You’ll work directly with advanced inspection technology that combines mechanical systems, electronics, sensors, manufacturing, and proprietary software used to help prevent pipeline failures and protect critical infrastructure.

Primary responsibilities involve tool maintenance, refurbishment, inspection support, and shop operations. As your skills develop, you’ll gain exposure to multiple technical disciplines with the opportunity to grow into a full-time technician role based on performance and company needs.

We value accountability, curiosity, craftsmanship, attention to detail, and people who take initiative.

• Clean, inspect, and refurbish inline inspection tools returning from the field
• Disassemble and reassemble tool components for maintenance and inspection
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment
• Support inventory organization and part tracking
• Assist with packing and preparing tools for shipment
• Follow shop procedures and quality standards
• Identify and communicate maintenance or tooling issues

• Ability to safely use hand tools and light power tools
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to recheck work for quality
• Able to identify work that needs to be done and follow through with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working around industrial magnetic systems and electronic equipment
• Ability to stay organized and maintain cleanliness standards
• Comfortable standing, bending, and working with tools throughout the day
• Ability to lift and move equipment/components up to 50 lbs
• Able to meet deadlines and follow procedures
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-minded

• High school diploma required (Associate degree preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude and hands‑on skills
• Basic understanding of electronic components is a plus
• Welding experience is a plus
• Experience working in a shop, manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, or technical environment is helpful but not required

You enjoy working with your hands, solving practical problems, and taking pride in high-quality work. You are mechanically curious, organized, dependable, and interested in learning how advanced technical systems are built, maintained, and tested.

This role can be a great fit for:

• Trade school or technical program students
• Mechanically inclined individuals
• Fabricators and makers
• Automotive or manufacturing enthusiasts
• Candidates looking to build a long‑term technical career

As you grow in the role, you may gain experience with:

• Building and calibrating inspection equipment
• Following and improving build guides
• Urethane mixing and pouring
• Light fabrication and part manufacturing
• Desktop CNC and laser cutting
• Light metal fabrication and welding
• Supporting engineering test setups
• Working with proprietary inspection software
• Assisting with shop process improvements and efficiency initiatives

Strong performers may transition into full‑time technical roles involving:

• Tool assembly and calibration
• Electronics integration
• Manufacturing support
• Fabrication and welding
• Engineering testing and development
• Field operations support

This position is intentionally designed to provide hands‑on exposure to multiple technical disciplines while creating a pathway toward long‑term full‑time opportunities within KMAX Inspection.

• Hands‑on exposure to advanced pipeline inspection technology
• Learn mechanical, electronic, fabrication, and manufacturing disciplines
• Work closely with experienced technicians and engineers
• Gain real‑world technical experience in a growing industry
• Collaborative, quality‑driven work environment
• Opportunity to grow into full‑time technical career positions

If you’re dependable, mechanically inclined, and interested in building a career in a technical industry, we encourage you to apply.