Lead Technician

Komatsu; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking a Lead Technician for their Mesa facility by the Mesa Gateway Airport. The role focuses on planning, job coordination, parts readiness, and scope accuracy to keep the heavy mechanical shop running smoothly.

The position requires coordination with internal partners, supervision of hourly staff, and ensuring high-quality repairs and maintenance on electric mining shovels in open-pit environments. Onsite work Monday–Thursday with days varying by business needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing electric mining shovels or electric drive haul trucks, including rebuilding components and large gear cases.
• Onsite work in a Mesa rebuild shop.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and Komatsu operating procedures.
• Safety-focused planning with high accuracy and quality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SAP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shop workflow and determine job priorities based on business needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to decide which jobs to complete first and ensure smooth execution.
• Review and develop job scopes to support accurate planning and execution.
• Verify parts lists and confirm required materials are available before work begins.
• Direct hourly workforce; flexibility in overtime and weekends as needed to meet goals.
• Supervise hourly staff to Komatsu policies, 5S, and safety standards.
• Oversee quality of work and keep Cost of Poor Quality low as set by Komatsu.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the heavy mechanical shop, including RENEW tear down and inspection to delivery.
• Ensure equipment is in top condition via audits and preventive maintenance.
• Perform field service maintenance and repairs on electric mining shovels in open-pit mine environments.
• Change and rebuild major shovel components (hoist, swing, propell transmissions, large gear cases).
• Diagnose mechanical issues and troubleshoot complex equipment systems.

Skills

Safety-focused planning

Reading drawings

MS Office proficient

Stakeholder communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lead Technician 10/2/26 Mesa, Arizona, USA, 85210-6105 | Chandler, Arizona, USA, 85249 36010 Onsite Position

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Komatsu is looking for a Lead Technician at their new Mesa facility by the Mesa Gateway Airport!
The Lead Technician is an important shop leadership role responsible for coordinating workflow, setting daily priorities, and helping ensure jobs move efficiently through the mining rebuild shop. Unlike lead roles in other locations that may be more hands-on with revenue work, this position is more heavily focused on planning, job coordination, parts readiness, and scope accuracy. This role works closely with internal partners to keep operations running smoothly and support high-quality execution on large mining equipment repairs and maintenance.
This position is onsite Monday - Thursday in our Mesa shop. The onsite days can vary based on business needs.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate shop workflow and determine job priorities based on business needs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to decide which jobs should be completed first and ensure smooth execution.
• Review and develop job scopes to support accurate planning and execution.
• Verify parts lists and confirm required materials are available before work begins.
• Working Lead position responsible for directing hourly workforce, flexibility in working overtime and weekends if needed to accomplish goals, departmental milestones, and deadlines.
• Supervise hourly workforce to Komatsu policies, procedures, 5S, and safety standards.
• Oversee quality of work and keep Cost of Poor Quality low as set by Komatsu.
• Coordinate Day-to-day operations of the heavy mechanical shop. This will include the RENEW application of Tear Down and Inspection thru Delivery.
• Ensure equipment is in top working condition by doing audits and maintenance.
• Perform field service maintenance and repairs on electric mining shovels, primarily in open-pit mine environments
• Change and rebuild major shovel components (hoist, swing & propell transmissions, & large gear cases)
• Diagnose mechanical issues and troubleshoot complex equipment systems

Qualifications/Requirements

• Able to work onsite in the rebuild shop in Mesa
• 5+ years of experience in performing maintenance and repairs on electric mining shovels or electric drive haul trucks, including rebuilding components and large gear cases
• Safety focused planning and performing complex repairs with a high level of accuracy and quality.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, machining drawings, and Komatsu operating procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Prior use with SAP preferred but not required
• Conduct daily safety and planning meetings with your direct reports. Periodic inspections of tooling and PPE.
• Comfortable being customer-facing

Additional Information

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. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/ .