Mining Equipment Field Welder

Empire Cat•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Repair, recondition, weld, fabricate, service, maintain, and prepare CAT and other Empire-line allied machines and components for delivery. Diagnose and troubleshoot machine, engine, system, component, metallurgical, and stress failures, and recommend or carry out corrective action. The role involves field assignments in adverse weather and other challenging conditions, including out-of-town work requiring extended overnight stays. The employee may provide on-the-job training to assigned helpers and communicates equipment conditions, problems, and recommendations to associates, clients, and management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current driver's license.
At least 6 months of related experience.
Completion of TRAIN test evaluation.
Ability to communicate in English by speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing.
Demonstrated technical competence.
Knowledge and skills to operate and understand diagnostic equipment, including computerized instrumentation.
Knowledge of CAT machine components and systems.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
Ability to obtain a CDL; proof of a current valid CDL if required by the position.
Ability to meet applicable safety requirements and use required safety equipment.
Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
Must be able to wear a respirator and be medically cleared for respirator use by an approved medical provider.
Must accept out-of-town assignments requiring extended overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification, if forklift operation is required.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and metallurgical or stress failures; seek assistance if a diagnosis has not been made within four hours.
Identify the source of equipment problems and eliminate it or recommend action to do so.
Prepare inspection, appraisal, and service reports.
Interpret sketches, diagrams, engineering drawings, and blueprints.
Analyze client requirements, determine work scope, plan and control repair jobs, and monitor job progress.
Arrange parts, tools, welding rod or wire, technical publications, and other materials before service trips.
Organize work at job sites and coordinate with dispatchers for subcontracted work or component rework.
Direct and coordinate assigned helpers to reduce waiting, idle time, and inefficiency.
Repair, recondition, weld, fabricate, and maintain equipment and components, and prepare equipment for delivery.
Remove and install parts and components; disassemble and reassemble components; assess parts for reuse under published guidelines; order replacements and arrange repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance and service; adjust and test mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components.
Operate welding equipment and perform arc welding, air arc, gas welding, and cutting in vertical-up, flat, and overhead positions, using appropriate temperatures and procedures for the material.
Work safely and comply with applicable safety policies and company policies, procedures, and standards.
Learn and use Empire and CAT procedures and systems; maintain company equipment and report repair or replacement needs to a supervisor.
Make warranty recommendations to supervision through the job-closing questionnaire.
Maintain client relations, help clients decide whether to repair or replace equipment, explain causes of equipment difficulties and failures and preventive corrective actions, and address concerns tactfully.
Work within and promote corporate values.
Drive as required and operate a forklift if required and appropriately certified.