- Plan, organize and facilitate jobs, as assigned, to the welding department including print reading and interpretation
- Use testing, diagnostic and measuring equipment to determine problems or malfunctions
- Regularly write detailed and accurate service reports stating the nature of the job and what has been done
- Record accurate data, as this relates to measurements of bores and length and depth of cracks
- Follow Caterpillar specifications on maintaining specific requirements of bore diameter measurements, along with specific CAT welding procedures
- Audit equipment for potential repairs
- Trouble shoot jobs and equipment needed to complete jobs
- Create and facilitate projects to completion including any related paperwork and service reports
- Communicate plans and projects effectively to the crew lead and other employees, training them if necessary
- Some light fab work may be required
- Safely use rigging and lifting equipment
- Quality of workmanship will be the highest standards
- Assist in special projects or light mechanical, working as a technician assistant as needed
- Regularly review data from the troubleshooting and inspection process to record and work up accurate and cost-effective job estimates, parts and materials orders
- Operate mining and construction equipment
- Maintain, clean, inspect, perform preventative maintenance on all tools, welding equipment, machining tools and field service truck
- Answer telephone calls
- Complete service reports and maintain records
- Participate and occasionally lead safety meetings
- Provide daily progress updates to crew lead and supervisor
- Work with a positive attitude and the spirit of cooperation with managers, supervisors, co-workers
- Overtime as needed
- Some travel may be required with extended overnight stays
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Driver's license in good standing
- Detail-oriented in documentation as accuracy is a key part of the daily job
- American Welding Society D1.1 certification and/or equivalent work experience outlined in the Job Summary level.
- Able to read, write and understand English
- Able to read and understand parts books, Caterpillar specification information, service manuals, fabrication blueprints following ANSI, SAE, and/or Caterpillar blueprint standards, and schematics
- Able to hand sketch drawings legibly enough to follow to perform repairs and help in the estimate process
- Able to think and work through difficult projects and problems
- Mechanical ability to diagnose and assess equipment to fabricate repairs
- Knowledgeable in various areas, including gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, and hydraulics
- Proficient in layout, fit-up and fabrication
- Possess and maintain certifications in 8000, 270, Stick and Hardwire
- Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work
- Proficient with hand and automatic torches, MIG, TIG, and brazing, automatic welding, rotators, Bug-O's etc.
- Familiar with N.D.T. including U.T. and M. T.
- Proficient in bore build-up, structural repair, and crack repair
- Able to run sub-arc when required
- Able to perform light machining, utilizing drills, taps, etc.
- Proficient in welding and cutting of all types
- Proficient understanding of metallurgy and its application to welding
- Possess appropriate tools per the Welder Tool List
- Willing to perform mechanical work when required
- Possess strong customer relations skills
- Exposed to construction and mining equipment through technical trade schools, on-the-job training, or practical experience as a field welder
- 1 AWS welding test
- MSHA certification or ability to obtain
- Formal welding school certification or diploma
- Class B CDL or ability to obtain helpful
- Ability to climb equipment steps and ladders
- Prolonged walking and/or standing on a concrete floor in a shop or in the field
- Exposure to extreme weather conditions, dirt, grease, dust, noise and other elements
- Hands for simple grasping, pulling, pushing and fine manipulation
- Use feet frequently in repetitive movement
- Frequent bending, squatting and climbing
- Work in any position on a piece of equipment and the stamina to torque a series of bolts
- Lift up to 50 lbs
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