Shop Welder - DSS

Wyoming Machinery Company; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Machinery Company welds and fabricates for construction and mining equipment parts. The role covers welding, repair, and detailed service reporting to support our rotating shift operations.

Ideal candidates have at least five years welding experience, ability to read blueprints and manuals, and familiarity with heavy equipment maintenance. CDL and MSHA training may be required depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional welding experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, and read parts books, service manuals and fabrication blueprints.
• Experience with welding and fabrication for construction and mining equipment.
• May require CDL depending on assignment.
• MSHA training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspects equipment for weld/salvage possibilities using diagnostic tools.
• Weld/salvage parts on frames, engines, hydraulic systems and related powertrain.
• Repairs must meet supervisor and customer expectations.
• Write detailed service reports describing work performed.
• Able to work a rotating shift (days, evenings, nights).

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

English proficiency

Diagnose and troubleshoot

CDL (optional)

MSHA training (optional)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shop Welders are responsible for welding, fabricating, buildup and repairing construction and mining equipment parts. Various levels of knowledge and abilities in the Essential Functions listed below are required and will determine job placement. Specific knowledge needed is dependent upon the individual departments within the company. Can troubleshoot and function as a welder with little or no direction and/or assistance. Experience: Minimum four years of previous welding experience 2 of which include heavy equipment experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Regularly inspects customer's equipment for weld/salvage possibilities by visual inspection, and by the use of testing, diagnostic and measuring equipment to determine problems or malfunctions.
• Weld/salvage parts on frames, engines, hydraulic systems, attachments and related power train systems and do all sorts of custom fabrication.
• Repairs must meet or exceed the expectations of the Weld Shop Supervisor and the customer.
• Write detailed and accurate service reports stating the nature of the job and what has been done.
• Able to work a rotating shift; to include days, evening and nights.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Review data from the troubleshooting and inspection process to work up detailed, accurate and cost-effective job estimates.
• Review data from the troubleshooting and inspection process to work up detailed and accurate parts orders.
• Operate mining and construction equipment.
• Clean and service all welding machines and is required to keep a clean workplace.
• Work with a positive attitude, spirit of cooperation and mentor co-workers.
• May be required to work out of town occasionally.
• Work overtime as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years professional welding experience
• Exposure to construction and mining equipment thru Technical Schools or on-the-job training as a welder at a repair shop, construction company, small contractor or mine.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English, read and understand parts books, service manuals and fabrication blueprints following ANSI, SAE and/or Caterpillar's blueprinting standards.
• Able to hand sketch drawings legibly enough for other welders to understand and follow. Welding background.
• Able to think and work their way through difficult project or problems.
• Able to diagnose and assess to equipment to fabricate repairs.
• May be required to have a CDL.
• May be required to have current MSHA training.
• Able to read and comprehend service literature and basic measuring tools and to know and understand basic arithmetic.
• Able to write meaningful and legible service reports.
• Know and understand various types of systems on a large number of different kinds of equipment and must be able to use their ability in a meaningful and productive manner during the course of their daily job assignment.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

Hand wrenches, hammers, impact tools, torque wrenches, screw drivers, basic and advanced measuring tools, overhead hoist, slings and chains, run stick welders, mig welders, tig welders, gas welders, air arc torch welders, tool grinders and numerous other specialized testing, adjusting and measuring equipment. Most often the majority of the above hand tools must be furnished by the employee.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Use hands for repetitive fine manipulation, grasping, pushing and pulling.
• Operation and use of power and electrical tools.
• Use feet frequently in repetitive movement.
• Work at heights both inside and outside the facilities, climb ladders, etc.
• Exposure to loud noises, dirt, grime, outside weather conditions, etc.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Employer. Wyoming Machinery Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

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