Field Service Welder - Earthmoving

Essential Responsibilities & Expectations

• Adheres to and follows all applicable and required safety standards and procedures
• Weld/salvage parts on frames, engines, hydraulic systems, attachments and related power train systems and do all sorts of custom fabrication
• Regularly inspects equipment for welding and/salvaging possibilities by visual inspection, and by the use of testing, diagnostic and measuring equipment to determine problems or malfunctions
• Able to diagnose and assess to equipment to fabricate repairs
• Clean and service all welding machines
• Orders and return parts for assigned jobs in timely manner
• Test and adjust components for optimal performance
• Works independently in a field environment

Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year's work experience involving mechanical repairs or a combination of relevant experience and equivalent technical education is required
• Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required
• Preferred: Med Card, CDL, MVR (required)

Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate engine, transmission, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic, and repair skills
• Written communication skills
• Basic computer skills

Safety Summary

• Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in a Service Department shop. Exposure to physical risk and all-weather conditions is associated with this position. Standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time is often required.
• Physical Requirements: Speaking, Listening, Writing, Typing, Reaching, Kneeling, Grasping, Stooping, Lifting to 75 lbs., Climbing on ladders, Climbing on equipment, Crawling under equipment
• Job Hazards: Material handling lifting, Chemicals, Construction, Cranes and hoisting, Noise, Eye, Slips and falls, Moving machinery, Stationary machinery, Respiratory, Laceration, Amputation, Strains and sprains, Heat exhaustion

Behavior Standard

• Maintain a work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that represents the Thompson Tractor brand by demonstrating that you can get along with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management

Job Training

• Area specific technical training
• OSHA and MSHA required training
• Vendor technical sites (Infocast, Liftnet, SIMSi, etc.)

Safety

• OSHA and MSHA required training

Job Hazards

• Material handling lifting
• Chemicals
• Construction
• Cranes and hoisting
• Noise
• Eye
• Slips and falls
• Moving machinery
• Stationary machinery
• Respiratory
• Laceration
• Amputation
• Strains and sprains
• Heat exhaustion