Iron Works Technician – Steel Industry

About the role

STAR SERVICES LLC is seeking an experienced Iron Works Technician to join its steel plant in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on executing corrective maintenance, major repairs, and fabrication tasks to ensure optimal production and minimal downtime. You will work closely with the workshop supervisor and other departments to maintain high quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform scheduled corrective maintenance and major repairs on plant equipment.
• Respond to iron‑works related breakdowns, diagnosing and solving problems quickly.
• Prepare tools, tackles, and templates before job execution and report any abnormalities.
• Inspect equipment to ensure compliance with engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Assist the Workshop Supervisor in all fabrication areas to support uninterrupted production.
• Follow defined quality, safety, health, and environmental policies during shutdowns and routine work.

Required profile

• Minimum 7‑8 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a steel plant, preferably as a senior technician.
• At least 5 years of fabrication or welding experience in heavy industry.
• Technical school education or equivalent training.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and perform site measurements.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Required skills

• Arc welding
• MIG welding
• TIG welding
• Copper welding
• Stainless steel welding
• Gas cutting
• Mechanical maintenance
• Fabrication
• Welding symbols
• Engineering drawings
• Hydraulic press operation
• Jacks
• Shearing machines
• Plate bending
• Pipe bending
• Dye penetrant testing