Welder/Assembler

Industrial Mechanic / Welder at SMT i Norrbotten
Location: Luleå and surrounding area
Employment type: Full-time, permanent (a probationary period applies)
Starting date: By agreement
Do you enjoy combining skilled welding, mechanical assembly and practical problem-solving in industrial settings?
SMT i Norrbotten AB in Luleå is a full-service partner in welding, industrial services and metal fabrication. Our strength lies in combining high quality and solid craftsmanship with short lead times. We take on assignments from the drawing board and workshop production all the way through to completed assembly and commissioning at our customers’ sites. As part of Instalco, we combine the local company’s short decision-making chains and friendly atmosphere with the stability and security of a larger group behind us.
We are now looking for a skilled and committed Industrial Mechanic / Welder who wants to become an important part of our team.
About the role
This role offers a broad and varied working day. One day you may be fabricating, modifying and carrying out metalwork in our workshop in Luleå, and the next you may be at an industrial facility carrying out skilled repair welding, mechanical maintenance or new installations.
Your main duties:
Welding and joining pipes, beams, machine parts and steel structures in both mild steel and stainless steel.
Mechanical assembly, dismantling and alignment of machinery and process equipment.
Preventive and emergency maintenance, mechanical repairs and modifications at industrial customers’ sites.
Workshop work such as fabrication, cutting, bending and preparation for field assembly.
Reading drawings and independently planning work tasks in consultation with the project manager and customer.

Who are you?
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, has a strong focus on safety and is good at solving technical challenges on site. You are self-motivated, used to taking initiative and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team with colleagues and clients.
Qualifications and requirements:
Training in industry, welding, vehicles/mechanics or equivalent practical experience.
Several years’ experience in welding, mainly MMA and MIG/MAG, preferably also TIG.
Documented experience in mechanical maintenance and industrial assembly.
Good experience reading drawings and a good understanding of materials.
A valid B driving licence (required, as travel in the local area is part of the role).
Good spoken and written Swedish.

Desirable:
Valid welding qualifications/certifications (for example, in accordance with ISO 9606).
Certificates for Hot Work and SSG Entre.
Training certificates for overhead cranes, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP licence) and fall protection.
Experience in pipe welding, shaft alignment or hydraulics.

What do we offer?
At SMT i Norrbotten, you will join an open and unpretentious team where we help one another and value good cooperation. We offer:
Secure employment with a collective agreement (kollektivavtal), fair terms and a market-rate salary.
Occupational pension, insurance and a wellness allowance (friskvårdsbidrag).
Well-equipped service vehicles and modern tools.
Opportunities for further training, licence renewals and personal development.
A varied job with a great deal of freedom and responsibility in exciting industrial environments.

Application and contact
We review applications and hold interviews on an ongoing basis, so please send in your application as soon as possible, and no later than 25 October 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Contact:
Janne Palo, CEO
Email: janne@smtnorr.se
Send your CV and a short covering letter marked “Industrial Mechanic / Welder” to janne@smtnorr.se.
Welcome to SMT i Norrbotten!