Field Service Technician (Shovels)

Komatsu; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k and/or savings programs

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Job summary

Komatsu in the United States is seeking a Field Service Technician (Shovels) to perform welding and mechanical work on heavy equipment in shop or field environments. You will follow safety rules, use diagnostic equipment, read drawings and specs, and collaborate with a Lead person or Supervisor to complete repairs in a timely manner.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, MSHA and a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years similar job experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret and understand complicated drawings, specifications, charts and tables.
• Ability to use all varieties of precision measuring instruments.
• Consistently promotes Komatsu's safety culture including Cardinal Rules.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and mechanic work on equipment in a shop or field environment.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety practices.
• Travel as needed to support company objectives.
• Set up equipment for repairs and diagnose issues with diagnostic equipment.
• Clean tools, equipment, and prevent loss due to mistakes or wastage.
• Attend to high accuracy and quality with close attention to detail.
• Coordinate field work with Lead person or Supervisor.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading drawings/specs

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Field Service Technician (Shovels)

Job Overview

The Field Service Technician will perform welding and mechanic work on equipment under the supervision of a Lead person or Supervisor in a shop or field environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Primary focus on a safe work environment and employing safe work practices on a consistent basis.
• Use of considerable judgement to plan and perform unusual and difficult work where only general methods are available, and the making of broad decisions involving considerable initiative and ingenuity.
• Responsibility to prevent damage due to mistakes or carelessness to equipment or materials.
• Working in a diverse team environment.
• Any other duties as appropriate and required.
• Flexibility with travel based on needs and overall company objectives.
• Concentrated mental and visual attention in laying out or otherwise performing complex work due to very close limits of high accuracy and quality; or in coordinating a high degree of manual dexterity with close visual attention for sustained periods.
• Clean tools, clean equipment, paint and grease equipment as needed.
• Prevent loss which may result from negligent inspection or testing; from spoilage or wastage of raw or in process materials.
• Ability to safely set up equipment for repairs.
• Must possess advanced skill level with numerous welding applications and mechanical troubleshooting with diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to field machine with bore welding and bar set‑up and cutting.
• Considerable physical demand, continuous lifting or moving average weight to moderate weight materials and working in difficult work positions.
• Ability to become:
  • Forklift Task Trained
  • Fire Extinguisher Task Trained
  • LOTO Task Trained
  • Fall Protection Task Trained
  • Crane Task Trained
  • Certified Rigging

Qualifications / Requirements

• Current MSHA, valid driver license and able to pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical job requirements.
• 3 to 5 years similar job experience is preferred.
• Use of advanced trade mathematics.
• Ability to interpret and understand complicated drawings, specifications, charts and tables.
• Ability to use all varieties of precision measuring instruments.
• Consistently promotes Komatsu's safety culture which includes but is not limited to:
  • Understands and complies with all established Cardinal Rules.
  • Working safely, promoting the safety of coworkers.
  • Constantly looking for ways to improve and maintain a safe working environment by completing FLRA's, Near Miss Cards, and Safety Observations.

Company Benefits

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 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.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affinate Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.