Job Title: Welder Repair Technician

Job Description

The Welder Repair Technician travels to customer facilities to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of manual, semi-automatic, robotic, and custom welding systems. This role focuses on diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical issues, performing NIST-traceable calibrations, and completing welding gun repairs to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. The technician works closely with customers, vendors, sales teams, and operations personnel to deliver timely, high-quality service and technical support.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer facilities to perform on-site troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on manual, semi-automatic, robotic, GMAW, GTAW, PAW, and custom welding systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues on welding equipment, including welding machines, power supplies, wire feeders, and automated welding systems.
• Conduct NIST-traceable calibrations on welding equipment to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with required standards.
• Perform welding gun repairs, including replacing tips, nozzles, liners, and trigger switch wiring, to restore equipment to proper operating condition.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment to identify faults and complete repairs efficiently and safely.
• Document all service activities, including diagnostics, repairs, calibrations, and maintenance performed, in a clear and accurate manner.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers, vendors, sales teams, and operations personnel regarding welding equipment performance and maintenance needs.
• Communicate effectively with customers to explain findings, recommend solutions, and ensure high levels of service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Follow work orders and schedules to start the workday at 7:30 a.m. or 8:00 a.m., and complete assigned service calls within the planned timeframe.
• Perform additional work during the week after the regular shift when needed, contributing to a workload of up to approximately 50 hours per week.
• Adhere to safety procedures and best practices while working with electrical, mechanical, and robotic welding systems in customer facilities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate parts, tools, and resources required to complete service tasks on time.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in industrial maintenance, welder repair, or field service.
• 1–3+ years of experience repairing welding equipment, with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for electrical and mechanical systems related to welding equipment.
• Hands-on experience with calibration, repair, and maintenance of welding machines and associated components.
• Ability to work with robotic and automated welding systems and understand their operational requirements.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Capability to perform detailed welding gun repairs, including replacement of tips, nozzles, liners, and trigger switch wiring.
• Solid understanding of electrical maintenance principles as they apply to welding power supplies and related equipment.
• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, sales teams, and operations personnel.
• Ability to manage time effectively, follow work orders, and handle a schedule that may reach approximately 50 hours per week.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with a variety of welding equipment brands and models.
• Experience in field service work, including traveling to and working within customer facilities.
• Comfort with providing technical support and explaining repair findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail when performing NIST-traceable calibrations and documenting service activities.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to established procedures when working with electrical and mechanical systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned organization with a small, close-knit team that values collaboration and mutual support. Enjoy all local driving so you are home every day, supporting work-life balance. Benefit from a bonus pay plan that can add up to an extra hourly amount for every hour worked, with monthly payouts. Access a full, comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage, with a significant portion of health premiums paid. Rec