Fabrication Welder

Komatsu Mining Corp.; Homer City (Indiana County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu Mining Corp. is seeking a skilled welder to certify in all-position MIG welding and operate a broad range of weld craft equipment. You will read blueprints, interpret sketches, and apply welding knowledge to repair and assemble components.

You will cut, plasma cut, grind, and weld parts, inspect quality, and maintain safety and housekeeping standards across shifts. Ongoing training and ISO familiarity are expected.

Qualifications

• Must certify in all position mig welding as outlined in ISO 9001 welding qualification.
• Must have basic understanding of metal properties and be able to set up and operate welding craft equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, customer provided sketches and drawings and apply this knowledge to the product.
• Two years experience in fabrication welding
• Have basic tools or be willing to purchase
• Able to work any shift
• Able to work overtime
• Safety training (Haz-Com, Lock Out / Tag Out, PPE, MSDS, Housekeeping, Lifting, Electrical)
• Familiar with ISO and related welding processes
• Certified welder

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints to determine necessary repairs to be made.
• Cut material from stock.
• Use cutting torch or hand plasma to remove defective parts from main assembly.
• Examine work piece to verify conformance to specifications.
• Use grinder to clean welds.
• Position and align parts utilizing hand tools.
• Welds parts utilizing a variety of welding processes per drawing or print.
• Inspects work to ensure specifications and dimensions are correct.
• Assemble final products and assist with the compatibility process.
• Obey all safety rules and perform housekeeping assignments.
• Record labor and verify quality with proper documents.

Skills

Basic math

Read weldment drawings

Tape measure

Safety training

Certified welder

Education

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Plasma cutter

Cutting torch

Grinder

Band saw

Press brake

Bore tech

Ironworker

Job description

Requisition ID36694-Posted09/14/2026

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Job Overview

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Must certify in all position mig welding as outlined in ISO 9001 welding qualification. Must have a basic understanding of metal properties and be able to set up and efficiently operate a wide range of welding craft equipment. Interpret blueprints, customer provided sketches and drawings and apply this knowledge to the product.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Welding machines (both mig and stick), hand plasma, cutting torch, hand grinders, hoists, tow motor, bore tech, burn table, bending press, ironworker, saw and drillpress.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints to determine necessary repairs to be made. Uses necessary equipment to affect repairs.
• Cuts material from stock.
• Uses cutting torch or hand plasma to remove defective parts from main assembly.
• Examines work piece to verify conformance to specifications.
• Uses grinder to clean welds.
• When required, uses tow motor or hoist to move or position work piece.
• Plans layout of weldments based on prints, sketches, etc.
• Positions and aligns parts utilizing hand tools, etc.
• Welds parts utilizing a variety of welding processes per drawing or print.
• Inspects work to ensure specifications and dimensions are correct.
• Assembles final products and assists with the compatibility process.
• Obeys all safety rules and performs housekeeping assignments.
• Records labor and verifies quality with proper documents.

The above statements reflect general details and do not contain all work requirements of the job.

Qualifications/Requirements

1. Use basic math

2. Perform metric conversions

3. Read weldment drawings

4. Use tape measurement

5. Use hand tools

8. Safety training (Haz-Com, Lock Out / Tag Out, PPE, MSDS, Housekeeping, Lifting, Electrical)

9. Knowledgeable of ISO

10. Use presses

13. Hand Plasma

14. Familiar with Burn Table operation

15. Use cutting torch

16. Operate grinders

17. Operate band saw

18. Operate press brake

19. Familiar with bore tech operation

20. Certified welder

Additional Information

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMETS

• Two years experience in fabrication welding
• Have basic tools or be willing to purchase
• Able to work any shift
• Able to work overtime

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.

• 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

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. 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. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

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. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com .

EEO Statement

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