Field Service Technician/Line Bore Welder

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. - Odessa, TX; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-Average Industry Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package (Med/Dt

401K Plan with Company Match

Generous PTO Package/Paid Holidays

Short/Long Term Disability

Growth Opportunities

Paid Training

Family-owned and Operated

Health and Wellness

Relocation assistance available for q"

Uniforms provided

Safety Steel/Comprehensive Toed Boots

Highly productive shop

Career advancement opportunities -Prom

Continued education, manufacturer hand

Clean and professional work env

Apprenticeship Program

Competitive Wages

Company-paid Accident Insurance

Job summary

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Technician/Line Bore Welder to perform complex repairs on heavy equipment, with a focus on welding and line-bore work at customer sites.

This safety-sensitive, on-site role offers relocation assistance for qualified candidates, uniforms and safety boots, a productive shop environment, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for advancement within a family-owned company.

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent.
• Two years of machine shop experience with line boring and welding preferred.
• Ability to read complex hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Furnish and maintain a set of hand tools and any special tools required by the company.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex repairs on heavy equipment with welding and line-bore work.
• Diagnose problems and repair using established guidelines and flat rates.
• Weld components in various positions and test welded surfaces for flaws.
• Perform line boring and machining at customer sites; maintain safe work areas.

Skills

Welding

Line bore

Hydraulic schematics

Electrical schematics

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Machining tools

Hydraulic testing equipment

Job description

Who We Are

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today’s construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our #WeAre1KirbySmith family!

Field Service Technician/Line Bore Welder Benefits

• Above-Average Industry Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (including Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Generous PTO Package/Paid Holidays
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Family-owned and Operated
• Health and Wellness

Field Service Technician/Line Bore Welder Specific Benefits

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Uniforms provided
• Safety Steel/Comprehensive Toed Boots provided
• Highly productive shop
• Career advancement opportunities - promotes from within
• Continued education, manufacturer hands-on and web-based training
• Clean and professional work environment
• Apprenticeship Program
• Competitive Wages
• Company-paid Accident Insurance

Field Service Technician/Line Bore Welder Position Purpose

Responsible for various forms of complex repairs on heavy equipment while specializing in welding and line-bore work.

Field Service Technician/Line Bore Welder Essential Functions

• Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Performs repairs and maintenance with little or no direct supervision
• Diagnoses and evaluates problems with equipment; makes repairs using established guidelines in accordance with established flat rates
• Removes and installs parts, disassembles and assembles components, and tests and adjusts assemblies
• Establishes methods and sequences for performing assigned repairs
• Demonstrates safe work practices and consistently follows all safety policies and procedures
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains a safe work area and equipment; maintains equipment in good working condition
• Contributes to departmental and product line goals
• Completes required paperwork efficiently and timely
• Attends training as specified by supervisor
• Promotes goodwill with customers and exhibits excellent customer relations behaviors
• Welds components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Repairs machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Tests and inspects welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws
• Performs line boring and machining work at customer's job sites
• Consistent and reliable on-site attendance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Field Service Technician/Line Bore Welder Minimum Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent
• Two (2) years of continuous machine shop experience is desired, including experience with line boring processes and welding, preferably in a repair or equipment maintenance-related environment
• Ability to read complex hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Furnish and maintain a set of hand tools and any special tools required by the company

Field Service Technician/Line Bore Welder Physical Requirements

• Pushes/Pulls/Lifts/Carries up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors
• Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours of time with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

This is considered a Safety-Sensitive position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.