Maintenance Worker-Welder

Swisher•Wheeling, WV

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves interpreting drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to fabricate and repair equipment. The Maintenance Worker-Welder will use various welding and fabrication techniques, including traditional blacksmithing methods, and will be responsible for the care and maintenance of welding equipment. The position also requires assisting skilled tradespeople in broader facility repair and upkeep activities, demonstrating versatility across multiple trades to support the functionality and efficiency of factory buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Requirements

Ability to interpret basic drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions.
Proficiency in selecting appropriate materials, laying out work, and cutting metal using oxy-acetylene or electric arc methods.
Skill in positioning materials accurately for welding and performing welds in all positions, across all types of metals, and with rods of varying sizes.
Experience with traditional blacksmithing methods, employing tools such as the forge, anvil, and heavy sledges.
Knowledge of heat treatment techniques to temper and shape small tools and parts.
Ability to perform varied, non-repetitive welding and fabrication tasks.
Adherence to strict safety practices, including the use of heavy protective gloves and a welder’s mask.
Responsibility for the proper care, safe operation, and routine maintenance of welding equipment.
Ability to work in awkward positions when required.
Ability to assist skilled tradespeople in repair and installation of machinery and equipment.
Ability to apply tools and techniques from multiple trades.
Ability to perform semiskilled tasks related to factory upkeep, functionality, and efficiency.
Ability to carry out tasks such as repairing brickwork, mixing and applying cement, glazing windows, minor carpentry, electrical work, lacing belts and mechanics.
Ability to occasionally clean roof and waterspouts, remove rubbish, mend caulking, and make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, or buildings.

Nice To Haves

May be required to pursue specialized courses or additional training to augment existing skills.

Responsibilities

Interprets basic drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to determine project requirements.
Fabricates frames, supports, and related components for equipment using light structural steel and steel plate.
Selects appropriate materials, lays out work, and cuts metal to specified sizes or shapes using oxy-acetylene or electric arc methods.
Positions materials accurately for welding and performs welds in all positions, across all types of metals, and with rods of varying sizes, ensuring strength, precision, and compliance with safety standards.
Constructs smaller or more complex components using traditional blacksmithing methods, employing tools such as the forge, anvil, and heavy sledges.
Applies heat treatment techniques to temper and shape small tools and parts, ensuring durability, precision, and functionality.
Performs varied, non-repetitive welding and fabrication tasks, working primarily within a designated area but occasionally repairing or assembling components at the equipment’s final location.
Adheres to strict safety practices, including the use of heavy protective gloves and a welder’s mask during welding and cutting operations.
Responsible for the proper care, safe operation, and routine maintenance of welding equipment, including a 440-volt welding transformer on wheels, welding rods, portable oxy-acetylene equipment, clamps, and related tools.
Ensures all equipment is maintained in optimal working condition, adheres to safety standards, and is readily available for use in fabrication and repair tasks.
Assists as a millwright helper or general maintenance helper when required, supporting broader facility repair and upkeep activities.
Maintains a clean and organized work area to ensure safety, efficiency, and readiness for ongoing tasks.
Frequently assists skilled tradespeople—including machinists, millwrights, electricians, plumbers, and other craftsmen—in the repair and installation of machinery and equipment.
Provides hands-on support during projects, ensures the work area is properly cleaned after tasks are completed, and delivers additional services as needed to facilitate efficient operations and teamwork.
Applies tools and techniques from multiple trades to support maintenance and repair activities, demonstrating versatility across disciplines.
Effectively performs semiskilled tasks that contribute to the upkeep, functionality, and efficiency of factory buildings, machinery, and equipment.
Carries out tasks such as repairing brickwork, mixing and applying cement, glazing windows, minor carpentry, electrical work, lacing belts and mechanics.
Occasionally cleans roof and waterspouts, removes rubbish, mends caulking, and makes minor repairs to machinery, equipment, or buildings.