Industrial Composite Repair Technician

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Job Title: Industrial Composite Repair Technician

Company: RAK Industrial Services

Location: Amherst Ohio, serving the Midwest Region, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, plus overtime, bonuses, and comprehensive Union benefits (Medical, Dental, Pension, est) Leadership advancement includes a company vehicle, cell phone, laptop.

About RAK Industrial Services:

RAK Industrial Services, a third-generation, family-owned leader in industrial maintenance, specializes in emergency leak repairs, composite repairs (carbon fiber and fiberglass wraps), and corrosion-resistant coatings. For over 30 years, we’ve minimized downtime for clients in industries like energy, steel, chemicals, pulp & paper, automotive, and utilities. Our commitment to safety, quality, and employee value drives our rapid growth. Join a team where you’re treated like family, not just a number, with exceptional incentives, an open-door policy, and opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview:

As an Industrial Composite Repair Technician, you’ll perform on-site emergency leak repairs and apply advanced composite wraps (carbon fiber and fiberglass) and industrial coatings at client facilities. This role suits mechanically inclined individuals who thrive in fast-paced, hands-on environments and are eager to grow with a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess and Repair Leaks: Detect, evaluate, and repair high-pressure/temperature leaks (valves, pumps, flanges, pipes, tanks, expansion joints) using techniques like drill and tap, peen and injection, wire and band, clamp installation, and composite wraps.

- Composite Applications: Apply carbon fiber and fiberglass wraps and corrosion-resistant coatings to restore and reinforce industrial infrastructure.

- Safety and Compliance: Identify safety requirements, use proper PPE, and follow client and RAK safety protocols in industrial settings (indoor/outdoor, high heat, noise, wet conditions).

- Documentation: Complete required reports and documentation for clients and management.

- Emergency Response: Provide 24/7 on-call support for high-priority repairs, potentially working at multiple sites in a day.

- Welding and Inspections: Perform welding, component inspections, and measurements as needed.

Qualifications:

- Experience: Mechanical background with hands-on experience in industrial repairs, composite applications (carbon fiber/fiberglass wraps), or coatings. Experience with leak repair techniques (e.g., valve packing, flange sealing) is a plus.

- Skills: Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical systems, applying composite wraps, and using tools for drilling, tapping, or welding.

- Availability: Willingness to travel (within a 7-hour radius of home branch) and stay overnight during the week (home on weekends). Comfortable with a 10-hour/day, Monday-Friday schedule, with overtime after 8 hours.

- Union Membership: Must be willing to join an affiliated local union.

- Physical Requirements: Able to work in industrial environments (extreme noise, heat, wet conditions) and wear required safety equipment.

- Attributes: Self-starting, honest, team-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety.

What We Offer:

- Competitive Pay: Commensurate with experience (strong relevent experience will be placed higher), plus overtime and safety bonuses.

- Benefits: All Union benefits; company vehicle, cell phone, and laptop.

- Perks: Paid travel time, nightly per diem, and opportunities for leadership roles.

- Culture: Join a family-oriented company that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Why RAK?

At RAK, we pride ourselves on our core values: safety, quality, and teamwork. Our employees are empowered to grow, innovate, and lead while working on challenging projects that make a real impact. If you’re a mechanically skilled professional passionate about composite repairs and industrial maintenance, we want to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- On-the-job training

- Retirement plan

- Union benefits

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- Are you able to travel and stay in a hotel during the week? Home weekends but weekday travel is required.

- Do you have experience working in industrial settings (steel mills, chemical or power plants, est? If so, where?

Work Location: In person