TALKE

Overview

The Hybrid Mechanical Maintenance Technician/Welder is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing and packaging equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role combines mechanical maintenance with welding and fabrication support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain manufacturing, processing, and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and related equipment.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and metal repair work in support of maintenance activities.
• Fabricate replacement parts, brackets, supports, platforms, handrails, guards, and custom components.
• Perform emergency repairs and equipment modifications as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding symbols, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain welding equipment, shop tools, and fabrication areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Coordinate maintenance and fabrication priorities with supervisors and operations personnel.
• Support outages, shutdowns, turnarounds, and special projects.
• Travel between facilities and the BTC Shop as business needs require.
• Comply with all company safety policies, environmental standards, hot work requirements, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in welding and mechanical maintenance/repair.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work safely and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and respond effectively to maintenance emergencies.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• This position is scheduled Monday through Friday.
• Employees will work between the operating facility and the Main Office/Shop as required.
• Most welding and fabrication work will be performed at the main office facility.
• Occasional field and on-site welding assignments may be required.