Welder Technician - Modern Machinery

This is a great opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced and team environment. As a Welder Technician, you must be well established in the heavy equipment repair and maintenance industry, and will be responsible to produce custom, high-quality, construction, crushing and screening equipment for the aggregate industry.

The hourly pay range for this position is: $30.00 - $38.00. This is a non-exempt position and is eligible for overtime pay. Required Skills/Job Requirements:

• Must demonstrate troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time along with walking, climbing ladders and stairs, reaching, pulling, leaning, and twisting.
• Must be able to work well independently or with others in a team environment.
• Must be reliable, honest, and have a strong work ethic.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with supervisors and co-workers.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Must own required tools.
• Ability to work overtime with minimal notice.
• Must be able to travel away from home if needed.
• Strong computer skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma required. Associates or bachelor's degree in diesel technology or related field preferred and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two to three years of verifiable experience repairing heavy equipment.
• Welding experience with SMAW, MIG, Oxy-Acetylene cutting. Plasma cutting and some air arc experience is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Pre-employment Testing:

• This is a safety sensitive position subject to pre-employment testing including cannabis.

• Demonstrate Modern Machinery's core values and promote the mission and vision of the company.
• Follow all company policies and regulations for safe work procedures and contribute to the achievement of company safety goals.
• On average 50% of your time should be spent on welding and 50% on building machines systems (electrical, hydraulic.) on Komatsu and other Modern Machinery affiliated product lines.
• The expectation is that you communicate effectively with your team.
• In conjunction with your supervisor, engineering project lead, the following is expected:
• Operate equipment as needed to assist in building machines.
• Utilize hand and power tools to build machines.
• Read and interpret complex hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Follow all safety rules and policies while performing all work assignments as specified in company handbooks.
• Assess parts to determine what is needed for build job
  • Communicate with parts department personnel to order the necessary parts required to complete machine build.
• Customer satisfaction is our priority at Modern Machinery; all customer inquiries must be handled promptly and in a professional manner.
• Ensure all welds are inspected, weld repairs executed, and cleanup is complete before painters start painting.
• Ensuring all assembly work is completed to specifications.
  • Ensure all bolts are tight.
  • Gearboxes are filled with oil.
  • Test run and track all belts.
• Attends training sessions and meeting as required.
• Establish, promote, and ensure an outstanding level of customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

The responsibilities described above are the general nature and levels of work performed but are not intended to be a complete comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Responsibilities, duties, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.