Shop Welder Technician 3 - Line Bore

Job Summary: The Shop Welder - Line Bore Technician 3, performs most welding repairs on heavy construction equipment or related components in a shop environment. Demonstrates a willingness to help in other areas when needed. Must be able to operate proficiently the line bore equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Demonstrates well developed technical skills and performs most standard machine jobs and repairs
• Performs all types of machining operations to manufacture, modify, and repair machine parts, equipment, and components
• Lays out tasks, reads and interprets blueprints and technical publications, designs and draws working sketches
• Works as a member of a team to provide basic mechanical services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
• Maintains all company equipment, tools, and work areas in a good, clean, and working order
• Performs tasks under indirect supervision and often helps other Machinists on large jobs
• Provides significant task and behavior-oriented supervision to other Machinists
• Provides assistance, coaching, and mentoring to other Machinists
• Prepares service reports and any other necessary paperwork
• Examines workpieces for defects to ensure conformance with specifications
• Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations
• Actively participates in observations and safety meetings
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of current computer software, CAT SIS, and ability to teach others
• Knowledge of line boring process-3 years experience required
• Excellent work habits, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of work
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Effective influencing skills which include motivating and developing customers and employees
• Time management skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to do math problems and geometric problems
• Ability to read blueprints and OEM specifications
• Ability to help quote jobs and give time frames on task
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines to ensure quality work
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, machine tools, and equipment to help perform the job
• Ability to read ID and OD Mics and teach others
• Ability to perform moderate to advanced welding and torch cutting
• Ability to be self-starting and self-motivated
• Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands in order to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Ability to read, write, and understand schematics, blueprints and manufacture specifications
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Must own a large assortment of tools to perform repairs and jobs
• Has met HDSI requirements for preceding Machinist levels; Ability to model and teach Holt’s VBL Culture
• Ongoing Safety Training

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program preferred.
• Three years’ of construction machinery welding experience required
• Three years' of line boring machine experience

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Up to 10% travel may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Significant amount of time standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, and reaching
• Constant movement and use of hands, this position requires good manual dexterity
• Communicates with customers, service managers, and co-workers
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment
• Frequently lifts and moves materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment

Work Environment:

• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Works in an enclosed and open vehicle or equipment
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment
• Works in extremely bright or inadequate lighting
• Exposure to high noise levels and body vibration
• Works in confined workspaces, awkward potions, and high places
• Exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings

Disclaimer: Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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