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The Company APEL Extrusions, Inc. is an independent extruder, finisher and fabricator of aluminum extrusions, with six extrusion presses and a full array of finishing capabilities occupying over 600,000 square feet of modern manufacturing space employing approximately 300 people. With facilities in Calgary Canada, Coburg Oregon, and Phoenix Arizona, APEL serves the commercial, residential, and industrial markets of Western Canada and the Western United States.

Job Summary The Maintenance Technician troubleshoots and repairs machinery quickly and effectively to maximize production time.

Benefits

Clean & safe work environment. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with matching Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Competencies/Skills

Knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic valves, pumps, cylinders and schematics. Knowledge of general industrial equipment such as chains, bushings, bearings, gearboxes and drive belts. Experience with fabrication and reading blueprints. Ability to work safely at elevated heights and in confined spaces. Familiarity with CMMS. Fabrication and welding. Commitment to safety. Job Duties/Responsibilities

Work on various projects involving fabrication, rebuilding parts, and inspecting machinery. Perform preventative maintenance and repairs. Help other maintenance and operational personnel as needed. Operate a forklift and man lift. Plumb air, oil, grease and water lines. Troubleshoot hydraulics and pneumatics. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Work independently and as a team. Strictly follow all safety rules and regulations. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications

High School Degree or equivalent. 5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience. Fabrication experience. Ability to safely work in confined spaces, at elevated heights, and around chemicals. Ability to read blueprints. Ability to read, write, and understand English. Preferred – Millwright Certification, Electrical experience. Preferred – CMMS familiarity.

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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$35/hr across 38 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

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We're tracking 127 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 90 different employers. 9 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 285 other active welding openings from 174 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (9), Sundt Construction (8), and Comfort Systems USA Southwest (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Mesa at $38/hr, El Mirage at $38/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. Phoenix is among them.

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