When others see a broken machine, you see a challenge. Keep reading.
Industrial Source is looking for a full-time Industrial Welding Equipment Repair Technician to join our Tigard Service Department. Shift is 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.
If you enjoy figuring out how things work, solving mechanical and electrical problems, and taking pride in bringing equipment back to life, this could be the career for you. We're ideally looking for someone with a few years of experience repairing industrial equipment, welding machines, or electrical/mechanical systems, but we're also willing to train someone with strong mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting skills, and a genuine desire to learn. Every day brings something different. You'll troubleshoot welding equipment, perform repairs, learn directly from manufacturers, and become a trusted technical resource for both customers and coworkers.
What You'll Do
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial welding machines, plasma cutters, welding guns, and related equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, upgrades, and warranty repairs.
- Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals to accurately diagnose equipment issues.
- Test, calibrate, and verify equipment performance to ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications.
- Prepare repair estimates and recommend repair or replacement solutions that best meet customer needs.
- Communicate repair status, technical findings, and recommendations to customers throughout the repair process.
- Occasionally travel locally to customer facilities to perform field service and equipment repairs.
- Support our welding equipment rental department through inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
- Maintain accurate repair records using our business systems.
- Participate in paid manufacturer training and earn factory certifications from leading equipment manufacturers.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe service department while continually looking for ways to improve quality and efficiency.
Who You Are
- Fiercely Reliable and Dependable: You show up every day ready to work hard, support your team, and take pride in doing your best.
- Mechanically Curious and Hands-On: You naturally want to know how things work and enjoy troubleshooting, repairing, and solving problems with your hands.
- Organized and Adaptable: You can manage multiple repairs, prioritize changing workloads, communicate with customers, and keep accurate documentation—all while maintaining focus on quality and efficiency.
- Helpful and Responsive: You enjoy solving customer problems and making sure every interaction leaves people confident they've been well taken care of.
- Quality-Focused and Detail-Oriented: You take pride in doing the job right the first time, paying attention to the details that ensure reliable, long-lasting repairs.
- Driven to Learn: You enjoy expanding your technical skills and take pride in mastering new equipment, diagnostic techniques, and repair procedures. You're excited to earn manufacturer certifications and continuously improve your craft.
- Safety-Conscious and Quality-Driven: You work safely around electrical and mechanical equipment, maintain a clean and organized work area, and take pride in performing repairs the right way while following established safety procedures.
- Self-Motivated Team Player: You work well independently while collaborating with others to meet deadlines and support the success of the entire branch.
- Proud of Your Craft: You take genuine pride in your work and believe every repair should reflect your commitment to quality, professionalism, and doing the job right the first time.
We'd Like to Meet You If You Have
- 2–5 years repairing industrial equipment, welding equipment, or similar (preferred), OR strong mechanical aptitude with related technical experience.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
- Ability to read wiring diagrams or willingness to learn.
- Computer skills for documenting repairs.
- Valid driver's license—you’ll eventually visit customers in the field when needed.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Why You'll Really Like This Job
Every repair is different. You'll work on industry-leading equipment, earn manufacturer certifications, and build a long-term technical career. We invest in your future by providing paid factory training and manufacturer certifications, giving you the opportunity to build valuable, industry-recognized skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
Why Us?
Serving the Pacific Northwest since 1945, we are a 3rd generation family-owned, dynamic company and a recognized leader in the markets we serve: Industrial Source – welding & industrial supplies, LPM Systems – labeling and packaging solutions, National Extinguisher Service – fire protection equipment & services, National Fire Fighter Corp. – wildland firefighting gear & equipment, ADCOA- medical, industrial & specialty gas supplier, medical gas & waste gas system installation and service. We take great pride in hiring the best people and focusing on our customers. We help people succeed by rolling up our sleeves and delivering the best service and expertise we can, and by being the trusted partner our customers and employees can count on. We’re also consistently rated as a great place to work. People here love what they do.
What it’s Like to Work @ Our Company
We’re committed generalists, eager learners, conscientious workers, and stewards of what’s essential. We believe by helping people succeed, we fuel prosperity for customers, families, and communities. Our inclusive workplace and benefits are designed to support a sustainable, healthy relationship with your work. Our Core Values speak to how we live:
Kind | Humble | Selfless | Agility | Transparent | Curious | Pride of Work
We have great benefits, a fun environment, and above-market pay. If you’re looking for a career instead of a job, please email us your resume. We’re looking forward to hearing Sound Like You?
If you're mechanically curious, enjoy solving problems, and want to build a career with a company that invests in its people, we want to hear from you. Send us your resume today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
