Job Overview

The Welder will work under the direction of a more highly skilled Welder, Lead or Supervisor in a shop or field service environment. 

Key Job Responsibilities

• Primary focus on a safe work environment and employing safe work practices on a consistent basis.
• Perform a variety of welding and cutting applications (including air arcing).
• Lay out and perform complex repairs with a high level of accuracy and quality.
• Assess equipment repair needs and developing repair processes.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and perform minor repairs to most assigned tooling; wire feeders and welding machines.
• Work in a diverse team environment.
• Work efficiently and productively at all times to maintain a billable rate according to department and company objectives.
• Minimize loss/spoilage of raw or in process materials.

Qualifications/Requirements

Ability to Become:

• Forklift Task Trained 
• Sand Blast Booth Task Trained
• Fire Extinguisher Task Trained
• Confined Space Task Trained
• LOTO Task Trained
• Fall Protection Task Trained

•    Certified 1/16” 3G
•    Certified 1/16” 4G
•    Proficient at Carbon Arc Gouging
•    Proficient with Oxy/Fuel Torch
•    Certified 3/32” 1G
•    Understand Weld Symbols
•    Current MSHA, valid driver license and able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical job requirements.
•    Consistently promotes Komatsu’s safety culture which includes but is not limited to:

• Understands and complies with all established Cardinal Rules
• Working safely, promoting the safety of coworkers
•  Constantly looking for ways to improve and maintain a safe working environment by completing FLRA’s, Near Miss Cards and Safety Observations.

•    Experience with a variety of SMAW and FCAW welding electrodes.
•    Experience with carbon arc gouging.
•    Must be able to pass a weld certification according to Komatsu Quality standards.
•    Ability to apply advanced trades mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions).  Simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams. 
•    Ability to interpret complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and handbook formulas.
•    Ability to analyze and update reports, forms, records, and comparable methods of data collection/communication tools.
•    3+ years of experience with numerous welding and cutting applications including carbon arc gouging and SMAW and FCAW welding electrodes.
•    Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule to include day shift, night shift, weekend, and holiday assignment as well as day and overnight travel.

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