Shop Welder Technician 3 - Line Bore

HOLT Group•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Welder Technician 3 performs complicated welding repairs, fabrication, and line boring on heavy construction equipment and components with minimal supervision, following Holt, Caterpillar, and AWS welding procedures, standards, and codes. The role includes fabricating from blueprints, completing complex repairs on steel and steel alloys, performing advanced torch work, and removing and installing heavy-equipment components, including undercarriage. The technician uses equipment and dimensional tools and maintains the tools, equipment, and work area. This position is based at 5665 S. East Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78222, with hours Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Minimal travel is required, no more than 5%. Work may extend beyond scheduled hours as workload requires. The technician performs most complicated line-boring jobs with minimal supervision, orders parts using company computer systems and reference resources, prepares inspection and service documentation, and contributes to procedures and techniques for complex fabrication and repair work. The role also includes coordinating with a supervisor on purchases, maintaining working relationships with customers and vendors, and coaching less experienced welders. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires consistent adherence to safety requirements, company procedures, and company values.

Requirements

Three years of heavy-equipment welding experience.
Ability to complete complicated welding repairs on steel and steel alloys using FCAW and SMAW in all positions, and perform advanced torch work, cutting, and gouging.
Ability to perform complicated line-boring jobs and cut out and weld out broken bolts.
Proficient knowledge of equipment and dimensional tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
Proficient knowledge of specification and drawing interpretation.
Proficient knowledge of current computer software, related hardware, and machine interface systems.
Developed technical skills as a qualified welder/fabricator, with the ability to perform assigned welding tasks effectively.
Ability to follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines, troubleshooting steps, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to read, write, understand information, and follow directions and procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; dependable, reliable, honest, and demonstrating integrity and a strong work ethic.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; developing influencing and problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
Adaptability to changing schedules and time-management skills; self-starter with attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
Ability to work with hand grinders and sanders, air tools, forklifts, and material-handling equipment.
Ability to function around welding machines, overhead cranes, cutting torches and gauges, and fit-up and layout tools.
Ability to move materials up to 50 pounds; heavier items require a team or mechanical lift.
Ability to climb ladders and equipment while maintaining three points of contact, work safely underneath equipment, and perform work involving standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, and reaching.
Good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina, and ability to visually inspect work and respond to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

Additional specialized or technical training, or some college coursework in Welding Technology.
FCAW certification in 3G and 4G.
SMAW certification in 3G and 4G.
GTAW certification in 3G and 4G.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Confined Space Entry training.
Methane/O2 Deficiency training.
Failure analysis training.
Ongoing safety training.
Principles of Persuasion training.
Selling skills training.
Ability to complete SMAW (stick) welding certification at this level on 1-inch T-1 material in 3G and 4G.

Responsibilities

Model and promote HOLT’s Values Based Leadership tools, models, and processes, and demonstrate alignment with the company’s mission and core values.
Execute complicated repairs, fabrication, and welding on heavy equipment and components in a shop environment.
Perform carbon arc gouging, oxy/acetylene torch beveling, and welding using different processes.
Complete most line-boring jobs with minimal supervision.
Order parts using Holt computer systems and consult special instructions, specifications, SIS, and other resources.
Maintain company equipment, tools, and work areas in good, clean working order.
Operate hand, power, and pneumatic tools and equipment used in fabrication and welding.
Prepare technical inspection and service reports, documents, and other required paperwork accurately and promptly.
Work outside regularly scheduled hours when workload requires.
Remove and install heavy-equipment components, including undercarriage.
Recommend approaches to projects and equipment needed to perform tasks.
Assist in developing procedures and techniques for complicated fabrications and repairs.
Consult with a supervisor on purchases.
Build and sustain relationships with outside organizations, vendors, and internal and external customers.
Coach and mentor less experienced welders.
Work safely and follow company policies, procedures, and standards.
Collaborate with internal and external resources and participate in ongoing self-development.
Perform other duties as assigned.