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Overview

SPX Technologies is a global company focused on building innovative solutions for a safer, more efficient, and sustainable world. As a Natural Gas Field Mechanical Technician, you will operate and maintain a proprietary robotic system for repairing gas pipelines, contributing to methane leak reduction and supporting cleaner energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Learn and follow site safety procedures and operational standards.
  • Assist with setup, operation, and teardown of pipeline repair technology.
  • Support safe job site setup including placement of traffic control devices.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
  • Participate in training to build proficiency with company systems.
  • Perform routine system testing and monitor inventory levels.
  • Attend daily safety briefings and report prepared with PPE.
  • Monitor and support site operations to maintain productivity and safety.
  • Continue developing technical skills through training.
  • Operate company vehicles and travel to field sites as needed.
  • Travel to various job sites on short notice and work weekends or nights.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of plumbing, electronics, or a related technical field.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid driver's license required for operation of company vehicles.
  • Ability to meet company motor vehicle safety requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, pneumatics, or troubleshooting is preferred.
  • Ability to operate small- to medium-sized utility trucks under 26,000 lbs.
  • Strong interest in technical systems and advanced field equipment.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a safety-first mindset.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Willingness to travel frequently in support of company operations.
  • Availability to work non-standard shifts, including nights and weekends.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in New York, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $32/hr, this posting comes in about 22% below the $41/hr median for welding jobs in New York, NY, where the middle half runs $38–$45/hr across 30 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 17% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in New York, NY

We're tracking 47 other active welding openings in New York, NY right now, from 35 different employers. 18 of them were added in the last week. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 145 other active welding openings from 96 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in New York, or widen the search to New York.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (16), Alstom (4), and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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