Job Description

Overview

AGC is seeking a skilled and hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician with solid experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance. This role ensures smooth equipment and facility operations by performing preventative and corrective maintenance on a wide range of systems.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial equipment including pumps, motors, and conveyors.
  • Troubleshoot and service electrical systems including panels, wiring, and controls.
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on plant and facility equipment.
  • Install, maintain, and repair hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
  • Operate forklifts and material handling equipment, completing pre-operation inspections.
  • Fabricate, weld, or modify parts, brackets, and components when required.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work and storage areas in line with 5S standards.
  • Accurately document all maintenance work, repairs, and inspections.
  • Support equipment installations, relocations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform facility upkeep, general safety tasks, and other duties assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical systems, motors, and mechanical drives.
  • Preferred knowledge of motor controls, PLCs, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
  • Familiarity with OSHA safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and PPE usage.
  • Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Forklift experience preferred, with in-house certification provided if needed.

Additional Information

  • All candidates must pass a background check and drug/alcohol test.
  • Compliance with all AGC and OSHA safety protocols is mandatory.
  • Training and certification will be provided for job-specific tasks and equipment.

How this job compares in Tempe, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Tempe, AZ currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$52/hr across 12 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 Tempe, AZ

We're tracking 27 other active welding openings in Tempe, AZ right now, from 21 different employers. 10 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 458 other active welding openings from 221 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Tempe, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (26), EZARC (21), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (17). 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 Goodyear at $39/hr, Phoenix at $32/hr, and Mesa at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Tempe, AZ

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