Equipment Technician – Welding Operations (30% Travel)

Job Description:
A local company is seeking a skilled Equipment Technician to join their team in the welding industry. This role requires a hands-on professional who can maintain, repair, and troubleshoot welding equipment and systems to ensure seamless operations. Candidates must live within the Kansas City area to support on-site and travel-based responsibilities. The position involves approximately 30% travel, including extended periods of several weeks at a time, to various client sites or company facilities.

Schedule:

Site Work: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts
Field Work: Schedule varies, with 12-hour shifts

Pay:

Hourly Rate: $18 to $25 per hour (based on experience)
Additional Compensation: Includes travel per diem
Overtime Pay: Site work includes time-and-a-half for regular overtime hours and double time.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repair: Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on weld overlay machines.
Troubleshooting: Test, diagnose, and resolve mechanical, electrical, and operational issues to minimize downtime.
Equipment Calibration: Ensure all equipment meets quality standards through proper calibration and testing.
Installation and Upgrades: Set up all equipment associated with weld overlay projects.
Travel Support: Travel to client sites or company facilities to provide on-site support, installations, or emergency repairs, sometimes for multiple weeks at a time.
Inventory Management: Monitor and manage spare parts, tools, and supplies to maintain operational readiness.
Safety Compliance: Enforce adherence to safety standards and regulations during equipment use and maintenance.

Requirements

Must live within the Kansas City area to support on-site and travel-based responsibilities.
The position involves approximately 30% travel, including extended periods of several weeks at a time, to various client sites or company facilities (working 7-12’s typically during field travel work).
(1) year of hands-on work experience in the construction industry preferred.
Must be able to operate common tools and equipment used in the welding industry.
Willing to work in heavy construction/maintenance work sites (in tough work environments).
Willing to climb ladders or scaffolds for extended periods of time.
Willing to work in small, tight, and noisy work areas.
High mechanical knowledge.
Willing to embrace company culture and be a team player.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Group Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan
Holiday Pay

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Schedule:

12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Morning shift
No weekends

Ability to Commute:

Lenexa, KS 66215 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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