What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenace Technician - Welding & Fabrication position at Koch Business Solutions, LP?
Your Job
Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC is looking for a Maintenance Technician skilled in welding, fabrication, and repair to enhance our facility's long-term reliability in Wever, Iowa. This role is vital for maintaining the safety and efficiency of our piping systems and structures. The ideal candidate will prioritize safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement within a principle-based team.
The Team
At KOCH, we embrace Principle-Based Management (PBM), guiding our decision-making and promoting innovation. Our team values integrity, humility, and respect, pursuing excellence in all we do. We empower individuals, reward contributions, and foster an environment for personal and professional growth.
What You Will Do
Welding & Fabrication:
* Execute high-quality welding using SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), and FCAW (flux-core arc welding) on piping systems and structural components.
* Read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols to ensure accurate fabrication and installation
* Construct and modify structural elements like pipe supports and platforms.
* Operate oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and other metalworking tools safely and effectively.
Maintenance & Repair:
* Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency repairs on process piping and structural steel
* Assist in the installation and modification of piping systems per industry codes.
* Diagnose and repair weld defects, pipe leaks, and structural issues; support the maintenance of pumps, valves, and pressure vessels; conduct bolt-up, flange alignment, and hydrostatic testing.
Safety & Compliance:
* Champion safety by adhering to OSHA regulations and company policies; engage in permit-to-work processes, including confined space, hot work, and LOTO protocols.
* Participate in safety assessments (JSA/JHA) and proactively identify hazards.
Continuous Improvement & Team Contribution:
* Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and mentoring team members in best practices.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Three or more years of experience in industrial welding and metal fabrication.
What Will Put You Ahead
* Familiarity with reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.
* Experience with rigging, lifting, and material handling techniques for heavy industrial applications.
* Journeyman-level certification in welding or pipefitting.
* Welding experience in a chemical, refinery, or heavy industrial environment.
* Experience working with high-pressure piping, structural steel, and hazardous chemical systems.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here.
Who We Are
As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [4] here, [5] aqui, or [6] tu).
References
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1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture
2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy
3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
4. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right to Privacy in the Workplace_English.pdf
5. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right to Privacy in the Workplace_Spanish.pdf
6. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right to Privacy in the Workplace_Polish.pdf
Koch Fertilizer Wever, LLC is looking for a Maintenance Technician skilled in welding, fabrication, and repair to enhance our facility's long-term reliability in Wever, Iowa. This role is vital for maintaining the safety and efficiency of our piping systems and structures. The ideal candidate will prioritize safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement within a principle-based team.
The Team
At KOCH, we embrace Principle-Based Management (PBM), guiding our decision-making and promoting innovation. Our team values integrity, humility, and respect, pursuing excellence in all we do. We empower individuals, reward contributions, and foster an environment for personal and professional growth.
What You Will Do
Welding & Fabrication:
* Execute high-quality welding using SMAW (stick), GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), and FCAW (flux-core arc welding) on piping systems and structural components.
* Read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols to ensure accurate fabrication and installation
* Construct and modify structural elements like pipe supports and platforms.
* Operate oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, grinders, and other metalworking tools safely and effectively.
Maintenance & Repair:
* Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency repairs on process piping and structural steel
* Assist in the installation and modification of piping systems per industry codes.
* Diagnose and repair weld defects, pipe leaks, and structural issues; support the maintenance of pumps, valves, and pressure vessels; conduct bolt-up, flange alignment, and hydrostatic testing.
Safety & Compliance:
* Champion safety by adhering to OSHA regulations and company policies; engage in permit-to-work processes, including confined space, hot work, and LOTO protocols.
* Participate in safety assessments (JSA/JHA) and proactively identify hazards.
Continuous Improvement & Team Contribution:
* Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and mentoring team members in best practices.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Three or more years of experience in industrial welding and metal fabrication.
What Will Put You Ahead
* Familiarity with reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.
* Experience with rigging, lifting, and material handling techniques for heavy industrial applications.
* Journeyman-level certification in welding or pipefitting.
* Welding experience in a chemical, refinery, or heavy industrial environment.
* Experience working with high-pressure piping, structural steel, and hazardous chemical systems.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here.
Who We Are
As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [4] here, [5] aqui, or [6] tu).
References
Visible links
1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture
2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy
3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
4. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right to Privacy in the Workplace_English.pdf
5. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right to Privacy in the Workplace_Spanish.pdf
6. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right to Privacy in the Workplace_Polish.pdf
