Fabrication Field Tech

Goodfellow Corporation•Lindon, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Field Tech sets up, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and tears down customer equipment, primarily mobile rock crushing equipment, conveyors, and related systems. The position works at customer sites to minimize downtime, support safe equipment operation, and provide responsive technical service. The technician also instructs customers on proper equipment use and works with Service, Parts, Sales, manufacturers, and technical support to strengthen customer relationships. The work is performed primarily in the field at customer locations, including aggregate operations, rock quarries, above-ground mining sites, construction or industrial sites, and equipment yards. Regular travel within the assigned service area is required. Overnight travel may be necessary depending on customer needs and field assignments; trips are generally fewer than five days at a time. Schedules vary with service demand and assignments, and the technician should be prepared for approximately 40–60 hours per week when business needs require. The work may involve heavy equipment, moving machinery, dust, dirt, noise, weather, uneven terrain, grease, oils, and other industrial conditions. The employee must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, push, pull, work around heavy equipment, and safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Required personal protective equipment must be worn. Safety is an essential responsibility. The technician must maintain required training and qualifications, follow company and customer-site procedures, use required PPE, comply with applicable OSHA, MSHA, and DOT requirements, and promptly report hazards or unsafe conditions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of welding/fabrication experience.
Strong stick-welding skills and hands-on fabrication experience.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and develop practical field solutions.
Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work with limited supervision.
Strong communication and customer-service skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team lead when assigned.
Willingness to periodically work extended hours when project or customer needs require it.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, push, pull, work around heavy equipment, and safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel regularly within the assigned service area; overnight travel may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Additional welding/fabrication experience beyond the required 3 years.
Experience working with heavy equipment, aggregate equipment, conveyors, or rock crushers.

Responsibilities

Install components for new builds, including catwalks, liners, chutes, and related structures.
Repair cracked, broken, and damaged equipment in the field.
Operate welding equipment, truck cranes, torches, plasma cutters, and related tools.
Diagnose field problems and use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to determine effective repair solutions.
Communicate professionally with customers and provide updates about work being performed.
Complete quality work while maintaining a safe and organized job site.
Serve as a team lead when needed and help coordinate field work.
Instruct customers on proper equipment use.
Work with Service, Parts, Sales, manufacturers, and technical support.
Maintain required training and qualifications, follow company and customer-site procedures, use required PPE, comply with applicable OSHA, MSHA, and DOT requirements, and report hazards or unsafe conditions promptly.