Shop Welder Technician 3 - Line Bore

HOLT Group•Aubrey, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Welder Tech 3 (Line Bore) performs complicated welding repairs, fabrication, and line boring on heavy equipment and components with minimal supervision, utilizing Holt, Caterpillar, and AWS Welding Procedures, Standards, and Codes. This role requires the ability to fabricate solely from blueprints and perform the removal and installation of most components on heavy equipment, including undercarriage. The incumbent must be able to operate line boring equipment proficiently. Daily practices include aligning with the company's mission and core business values, collaborating with key internal/external resources, and participating in ongoing self-development. Essential functions involve executing complicated repairs, fabrication, and welding on heavy equipment and components in a shop environment, conducting complicated carbon arc gouging, oxy/acetylene torch beveling, and welding with different processes. The role also includes accurately ordering parts using Holt computer systems, maintaining company equipment, tools, and work areas, and operating hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools proficiently. Preparing technical inspection and service reports, working outside of regularly scheduled hours as required, performing component removal and installation, and recommending innovative approaches are also key functions. The position involves consulting with supervisors on purchases, building relationships with outside organizations, vendors, and customers, aiding in coaching less experienced welders, and working safely at all times.

Requirements

Ability to complete most complicated welding repairs on steel and steel alloys utilizing FCAW & SMAW process (all position) and perform advanced torch work, cutting and gouging.
Knowledge of line boring process-3 years experience required
Proficient knowledge of equipment and dimensional tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
Proficient knowledge of specification and drawing interpretations.
Ability to do math problems and geometric problems
Ability to read blueprints and OEM specifications
Proficient knowledge with current computer software, related hardware, and machine interface systems.
Adequate work habits, accuracy and an exceptional attention to detail and quality of work.
Developed technical skills as a qualified welder/fabricator with a demonstrated ability to effectively perform assigned welding tasks.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read ID and OD Mics and teach others
Ability to perform moderate to advanced welding and torch cutting
Adaptable to changing schedules and exhibits time management skills.
Ability to follow logical troubleshooting and standard operating procedures when performing welding fabrication and repairs.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a strong work ethic, being dependable, reliable, and honest with demonstrated integrity.
Ability to follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines to ensure quality work.
Required to be a self-starter.
Ability to read, write, and understand information with the ability to follow directions and procedures.
Able to perform complicated line-boring jobs.
High school diploma or equivalent required
Three years’ of line boring experience required.

Nice To Haves

Additional specialized/technical training or some college courses (Welding Technology) preferred.
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) 3G and 4G
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 3G and 4G
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 3G and 4G
First Aid/CPR
Confined Space Entry
Methane/O2 Deficiency
Developing influencing skills and problem-solving skills with a developing mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Performs complicated welding repairs, fabrication, and line boring on heavy equipment and components.
Fabricates solely from blueprints.
Performs the removal and installation of most components on heavy equipment, including undercarriage.
Operates line boring equipment proficiently.
Executes complicated repairs, fabrication, and welding on heavy equipment and components in a shop environment.
Conducts complicated carbon arc gouging, oxy/acetylene torch beveling and welding with different welding processes.
Completes most line boring jobs with minimal supervision.
Accurately orders parts utilizing Holt computer systems by looking up special instructions, specifications and processes utilizing SIS and other resources.
Maintains all company equipment, tools, and work areas in good, clean working order.
Proficiently operates hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in fabrication and welding.
Accurately prepares technical inspection and service reports, documents, and any other necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
Works outside of regularly scheduled hours as required by workload.
Recommends innovative ways of approaching projects and equipment needed to perform tasks.
Assists with developing procedures and techniques for performing complicated fabrications or repairs.
Consults with supervisor on purchases.
Builds and sustains relationships with outside organizations, vendors, internal and external customers.
Aids in coaching and mentoring less experienced welders.
Works safely at all times while consistently adhering to company policies, procedures and standards.
Performs other duties assigned.
Able to cut-out/weld-out broken bolts.
Ability to work with, hand grinder/sander, air tools, forklifts, and material handling equipment.