Shop Technician - Reman Shop
About the role
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Komatsu is hiring a Shop Technician to support our remanufacturing operation in Salt Lake City. This role focuses primarily on wheel motor and electric drive truck (EDT) components for large electric drive mining trucks (730–930).
Responsibilities
- Repair and rebuild wheel motors and EDT components
- Work with hydraulic wet brake systems, drivetrains, and electrical components
- Perform inspections related to bearings, gears, seals, and cracks
- Use tools like die penetrant inspections as part of quality checks
- Operate large-capacity forklifts and overhead cranes (training provided if needed)
- Participate in the daily 6:00 am safety meeting and lineouts
- This role involves repetitive, detail-focused work on the same components—ideal for someone who enjoys consistency and precision.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- 1–5 years of experience as a shop or field technician (mining, heavy equipment, or similar)
- Past experience with wheel motor, electrical, and/or drive train repair on electric drive mining trucks
- Comfort working in a structured, repetitive role
- Willingness to work early morning shift
- Safety-minded approach to work
Benefits
- Athletic and competitive salary packages designed to recognize your skills and contributions
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage, supporting your health and well-being
- Paid vacation and holiday leave
- 401(k) plan with employer match fostering your long-term financial security
- Tool allowance program that empowers you with the best equipment required for your work
- Access to ongoing training opportunities to enhance your skills and stay up-to-date with industry advancements
Additional Information
- Hiring Range: At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.
- Company Benefits: Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
- 401k and/or employee savings programs
- Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee learning and development programs
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion.
Company Information
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries.
EEO Statement
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.