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Job Description

Overview

This position is responsible for safely and efficiently repairing and maintaining plant industrial equipment and machinery. The maintenance welder will be responsible for repairs and maintenance of equipment to include conveyor systems, shakers, gearboxes, fixed plant equipment, and other mobile equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Inspects machinery and equipment to identify any hazards or issues requiring welding services.
  • Determines the reasons for any malfunctions of metal components, and creates a welding maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem.
  • Repairs machinery and equipment so that they remain at full functioning capacity with a moderate degree of supervision.
  • Reviews blueprints to understand the placement of equipment and machinery to comprehend the working of the equipment to provide the right service and repairs.
  • Keeps records of all maintenance and repair work conducted, including a record of any supplies ordered and used.
  • Ensures all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs.
  • Participates in equipment maintenance, moves, and installation projects as needed.
  • May be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required to support overall team operations and organizational needs.

Requirements

  • Vocational training or equivalent experience.
  • 1+ year related experience.
  • Mechanical analysis.
  • Design tools.
  • Mechanical controls.
  • Troubleshooting.
  • OSHA and MSHA regulations.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Time management.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k
  • Pension
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability Options
  • Employee Life Insurance
  • Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
  • College Scholarship Program
  • Matching Gift Program
  • New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

Additional Information

  • Hours: Monday-Friday: 6 AM - 4 PM
  • Location: Auburn, AL Quarry, Auburn, AL 36830

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
Pension
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability Options
Employee Life Insurance
Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
College Scholarship Program
Matching Gift Program
New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
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How this job compares in Auburn, AL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Alabama currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $20–$32/hr across 71 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Auburn, AL

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Auburn, AL, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Alabama as a whole we're tracking 131 other active welding openings from 95 employers. Browse welding jobs across Alabama.

The most active employers in Alabama at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Blue Origin (9), ORION (4), and Rheem Manufacturing Company (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Alabama, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Mobile at $48/hr, Birmingham at $25/hr, and Huntsville at $24/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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