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Overview

The Welder position at Phoenix Global involves providing maintenance services to the Phoenix fleet and related equipment, including performing repairs and basic welding processes while adhering to safety and operational policies.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, disassemble, and repair mobile equipment and their system components.
  • Perform minor repairs and apply basic welding processes.
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders for maintenance.
  • Comply with all Phoenix Safety Policies & Procedures.
  • Attend mandatory monthly Safety Meetings.
  • Exercise proper lifting and carrying techniques.
  • Plan work schedules and resource deployment.
  • Perform quality control and quality assurance.
  • Conduct general and preventative maintenance on transportation units.
  • Handle components, modules, and systems of transportation units.
  • Document all completed work and track parts and lubricants consumed.
  • Observe safety, accident prevention, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent, preferred.
  • Experience and knowledge with technical equipment and machinery.
  • Strong aptitude and knowledge of steel mill operations and heavy mobile equipment or trailer repair.
  • Knowledge of mobile equipment functions and a strong mechanical background.
  • Experience with diesel engines, heavy-duty off-highway tractors, hydraulics, and air suspension.
  • Focus on employee safety and equipment care.
  • Responsible leadership and strong communication skills.
  • Capable of working well with other departments.
  • Readiness to work flexible hours and shifts.
  • Reliability, enthusiasm, and interest in teamwork.
  • Willingness to adapt to Phoenix's culture of Customer Relations.
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How this job compares in Fort Smith, AR

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Arkansas currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $20–$30/hr across 24 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 Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith, AR currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Arkansas as a whole we're tracking 42 other active welding openings from 35 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Fort Smith, or widen the search to Arkansas.

The most active employers in Arkansas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Aerotek (3), Systems, LLC. (3), and L&L Metal Fabrication (2). 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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