Maintenance Worker-Welder

Swisher•Wheeling, WV

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker-Welder interprets basic drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to determine project requirements and fabricates frames, supports, and related equipment components from light structural steel and steel plate. The role involves selecting materials, laying out work, cutting metal to specified sizes and shapes, and welding a range of metals and components in all positions while meeting safety standards. The worker may also use traditional blacksmithing techniques and apply heat treatment to tools and parts. The position performs varied welding and fabrication tasks, primarily in a designated area, with occasional repairs or assembly at equipment locations. It is responsible for the safe operation, care, and routine maintenance of welding equipment and related tools, and may provide general maintenance support. The role also assists skilled tradespeople with machinery and equipment repairs and installation, performs semiskilled tasks across several trades, and helps maintain factory buildings, machinery, and equipment. Specialized courses or additional training may be required to augment existing skills.

Requirements

Ability to interpret basic drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions.
Ability to perform welding and metal-cutting tasks using oxy-acetylene or electric arc methods.
Ability to work in awkward positions when assignments require it.
Ability to follow welding and cutting safety practices and properly use protective equipment.
Ability to safely operate and maintain welding equipment and related tools.
Versatility to perform semiskilled maintenance tasks across multiple trades.
Willingness to pursue specialized courses or additional training if required.

Responsibilities

Interpret basic drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions to determine project requirements.
Fabricate frames, supports, and related equipment components using light structural steel and steel plate.
Select materials, lay out work, and cut metal to specified sizes or shapes using oxy-acetylene or electric arc methods.
Position materials and weld metals in all positions using rods of varying sizes, ensuring strength, precision, and compliance with safety standards.
Construct smaller or more complex components using blacksmithing tools and methods when required.
Apply heat treatment to temper and shape tools and parts.
Perform varied welding and fabrication work, including occasional repairs or assembly at equipment locations.
Follow safety practices, including wearing heavy protective gloves and a welder’s mask during welding and cutting.
Care for, safely operate, and routinely maintain welding equipment and related tools, keeping them in working condition and available for use.
Assist as a general maintenance helper when required.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and clean up after tasks.
Assist machinists, electricians, plumbers, and other skilled tradespeople with machinery and equipment repair and installation.
Use tools and techniques from multiple trades to perform semiskilled maintenance and repair work.
Perform tasks such as repairing brickwork, mixing and applying cement, glazing windows, minor carpentry and electrical work, and lacing belts and mechanics.
Occasionally clean roofs and waterspouts, remove rubbish, mend caulking, and make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, or buildings.