Independent Contractor Rig Welders Jobs in Tyler, TX

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we're not just about business-we're about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners-Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's-operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
We're all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you'll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.
Here's what sets us apart:

• Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

When you join BGC, you're not just starting a job-you're becoming part of something bigger. We're here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and fire suppression systems.
• Monitors complex repairs, system rebuilds, and equipment overhauls.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical control systems including motors, relays, drives, PLCcontrolled equipment, and 3phase power.
• Reads and interprets advanced electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Performs rootcause analysis and implements corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Executes and improves preventive maintenance tasks and updates PM records in the CMMS.
• Uses the CMMS to document work orders, track maintenance activities, and report equipment failures.
• Maintains and optimizes spare parts inventory and ensures stock levels meet operational needs.
• Supports development and improvement of maintenance procedures, SOPs, and safety practices.
• Assists with building, structural, and facility system repairs as needed.
• Coordinates with contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance or repair services.
• Participates in and leads continuous improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and facility modifications.
• Performs advanced welding and fabrication tasks, including custom parts, fixtures, guards, and equipment modifications.
• Provides daytoday guidance and technical support to maintenance technicians.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and 5Scompliant maintenance area.
• Ensures the facility is always tourready.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate mechanical skills required.
• intermediate electrical and mechanical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Intermediate electrical skills required.
• Intermediate welding skills required.
• Intermediate mathematical skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of hand tools, power tools, multimeters, diagnostic equipment, and precision measuring tools.
• Intermediate welding and fabrication knowledge.
• Intermediate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic/hydraulic, and plumbing systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of safety procedures including LOTO, fall protection, NFPA 70E, and OSHA regulations.
• Intermediate knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and spare parts inventory management.
• Intermediate knowledge of operating material handling equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to diagnose and repair 3phase electrical systems, VFDs, motors, relays, and control circuits.
• Ability to work on-call and flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to use knives/box cutters.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery/ hazardous equipment.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting efforts and mentor technicians.
• Ability to operate a fork lift/pallet jack.
• Ability to use precision hand tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make sound technical decisions.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
• Ability to research information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.
• Ability to reason, form concepts and recognize and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to occasionally travel to off-site and out-of-town locations.
• May be required to drive in accordance with the BGC Driver policy.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• High school Diploma or GED and three to five or more years of related experience required; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
• 5 years of handson industrial maintenance experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic/pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, or fire suppression systems preferred.

• Completion of vocational or technical school preferred.
• OSHA 10 OR OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
• Certifications including Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT); EPA 608 refrigerant handling; HVAC Levels I-III (NCCER or equivalent); NFPA 70E electrical safety; NCCER, industrial electrical coursework or advanced mechanical training; welding certifications; and forklift/MHE preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Continuously required to stand or walk.
• Continuously required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.
• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.
• Continuously required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to bend, kneel or squat.
• Frequently required to use fine finger movements (ex. sorting and typing).
• Occasionally required to sit for long periods of time.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 100 lbs.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop or crawl.
• Attendance at work is required.

Work Context and Environment:

• Frequently exposed to outside temperatures and weather.
• Frequently exposed to industrial odors, fumes and dust.
• Frequently exposed to heights.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat conditions (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to hot surfaces.
• Occasionally exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to cleaning agents.
• Occasionally exposed to confined spaces (ex. air vents, crawl spaces).
• Work is generally performed in an industrial setting.
• Noise level varies.

Ready to find your place? BGC is "A Career Where You Belong."
Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.