Equipment Technician (Welding Operations)

Equipment Technician – Welding Operations

Kansas City Area | $70K+/+Per Diem | 30% Travel Required

Why You’ll Love This Role

Join a growing company that specializes in welding operations and get paid to travel! We’re looking for a hands-on Equipment Technician who’s ready to repair, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized welding equipment. This is a great fit if you have strong mechanical skills, like solving problems on the fly, and don’t mind rolling up your sleeves in tough environments.

What’s In It For You:

•Competitive pay: $70K+
•Overtime pay: time-and-a-half & double-time opportunities
•Travel perks: per diem + paid travel time
•Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, disability & life insurance, FSA)
•Site Work (local): Mon–Fri, 8-hour shifts
•Field Work (travel): Extended travel assignments, 12-hour shifts, typically 7 days/week during projects

What You’ll Do:

•Keep weld overlay machines running with preventive maintenance & repairs
•Diagnose & fix mechanical, electrical, and operational issues
•Calibrate and test equipment to meet quality standards
•Set up and install welding equipment for major projects
•Travel to client sites for multi-week assignments (30% of time)
•Manage tools, parts, and supplies
•Follow and enforce strict safety standards

What We’re Looking For:

•Must live in the Kansas City area (local + travel required)
•At least 1 year of hands-on work experience (construction or industrial environment preferred)
•Comfortable using tools & equipment in the welding industry
•Willing to work in heavy construction environments (climbing, tight spaces, noisy sites)
•Strong mechanical skills & troubleshooting mindset
•Team player who embraces company culture