Welder (Night Shift) - Shop

Komatsu America Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction and mining equipment is seeking a Welder for its Virginia, MN location. This position offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $27.30 to $35.90, a sign-on incentive of $2,000, and a night shift differential. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the use of advanced welding techniques while providing substantial employee benefits, including discounts and reimbursement for tools.

Benefits

Sign-on Incentive

Night Shift Differential

Employee Discounts

Boot, Tool and Pants Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Job Security

Qualifications

• Focus on a safe work environment.
• Experience in welding and cutting applications.
• Ability to accurately perform complex repairs.

Responsibilities

• Proficient at carbon arc gouging and working with oxy/fuel torch.
• Lay out and perform repairs with high accuracy.
• Assess equipment repair needs and troubleshoot assigned tooling.

Skills

Carbon Arc Gouging

Oxy/Fuel Torch

Weld Symbols

Print Reading

Fitting/Layout

SMAW and FCAW welding electrodes

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

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Date: May 23, 2025

Location:

Virginia, MN, US, 55792

OnsiteorRemote: Onsite Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Komatsu is currently recruiting for a Welder to work at our Virginia, MN location. This position is represented by a union.

What we offer:

Hourly Wages $27.30- $35.90

Sign-on Incentive - $2,000.00

Night Shift Differential - $4.00 per hour will be added to base wage rate for each hours worked.

Employee discounts to Ford, GMC, Disney, AT&T, Verizon and more

Boot, tool and pants reimbursement

Paid vacation

Excellent job security

Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment

Responsibilities

Proficient at Carbon Arc Gouging

Proficient with Oxy/Fuel Torch

Understand Weld Symbols

Proficient at Print Reading

Proficient at Fitting/Layout

• Must have experience with a variety of SMAW and FCAW welding electrodes.

Qualifications

Primary focus on a safe work environment and employing safe work practices on a consistent basis.

Perform a variety of welding and cutting applications (including air arcing).

Lay out and perform complex repairs with a high level of accuracy and quality.

Assess equipment repair needs and developing repair processes.

Troubleshoot, maintain and perform minor repairs to most assigned tooling; wire feeders and welding machines.

Work in a diverse team environment.

Ability to use all varieties of precision measuring instruments.

Must be able to wear a respirator or fresh air hood when required.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative 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.

Nearest Major Market: Duluth MN
Nearest Secondary Market: Superior WI