Welder D

Welder D Job Highlights

Company Profile

Komatsu Construction is an indispensable partner in the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics, and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Welder D to join its team.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• 1+ years of experience in MIG welding (required)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Applies all required PPE as required for the work at hand.
• Initiates, through supervision, the correction of errors by Engineering and Processing.
• Installs and removes run-off tabs and additional bracing as required.
• Performs manual and mechanized welding using various weld processes on various size weldments.
• Performs production welding including single and multiple pass fillet and groove welds in all positions, works in confined spaces while in awkward body positions, and welds with one or both hands at extended reach in areas they cannot completely access. Welds, cleans, and inspects for proper size, appearance, and quality, makes any repairs to their work, cleans the surrounding area, and stamps welds. In addition, also performs air carbon arc gouging and post-weld finishing operations as required.
• Positions welding equipment including wire feeder and boom cart.
• Positions weldment using material handling equipment, including all necessary hitching operations. Repositions weldment as required to complete all welding operations (not including structure turns).
• Receives work assignments, reviews work instructions, routings, and MOPs, and secures and examines drawings to determine welding requirements such as weld location and size, post-weld finishing operations, preheat and interpass requirements, and type of welding consumables needed.
• Selects correct welding parameters for the welding process being used based on electrode type, shielding gas, material thickness, weld joint type, and position.
• Sets up any required fall protection equipment, scaffolding, and man lift systems.
• Sets up preheating equipment and applies and maintains the correct preheat temperature to the area to be welded

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality-always.
• Available for work approximately 40 hours per week.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and be flexible.
• May be asked to work weekends. Ability to work weekends as needed.
• Must be able to communicate well within a team structure.
• Must pass a PTA, FC-1, FC-2, FC-3 (flux core levels).
• Team oriented.

Benefits/Perks

• Insurance after 75 days of service
• Shift premium Available for off-shift roles
• Vacation and personal time after 6 months of service

Employer’s Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity 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.