Field Welders are responsible for welding, fabricating, buildup and repairing heavy equipment and parts in a field environment. Must maintain the ability to troubleshoot and function as a welder with little or no direction and/or assistance.
Essential Responsibilities & Expectations
- Adheres to and follows all applicable and required safety standards and procedures
- Weld/salvage parts on frames, engines, hydraulic systems, attachments and related power train systems and do all sorts of custom fabrication.
- Regularly inspects equipment for welding and/salvaging possibilities by visual inspection, and by the use of testing, diagnostic and measuring equipment to determine problems or malfunctions.
- Able to diagnose and assess to equipment to fabricate repairs.
- Clean and service all welding machines
- Orders and return parts for assigned jobs in timely manner
- Test and adjust components for optimal performance
- Works independently in a field environment
- Must have a valid driver’s license to be eligible for hire.
Uphold the Core Values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve
Behavior Standard
- Maintain a work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that represents the Thompson Tractor brand by demonstrating that you can get along with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
- Proper and regular attendance required
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or the equivalent
Experience
A minimum of one (1) year's work experience involving mechanical repairs or a combination of relevant experience and equivalent technical education is required. Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required.
Preferred
- Med Card
- CDL
- MVR (required)
Skills and Competencies
- Intermediate engine, transmission, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic, and repair skills
- Written communication skills
- Basic computer skills
Job Training
- Area specific technical training
- OSHA and MSHA required training
- Vendor technical sites (Infocast, Liftnet, SIMSi, etc.)
Safety Summary
Working Conditions
Work is normally performed in a Service Department shop. Exposure to physical risk and all-weather conditions is associated with this position. Standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time is often required.
Physical Requirements
- Speaking
- Listening
- Writing
- Typing
- Reaching
- Kneeling
- Grasping
- Stooping
- Lifting to 75 lbs.
- Climbing on ladders
- Climbing on equipment
- Crawling under equipment
Job Hazards
- Material handling lifting
- Chemicals
- Construction
- Cranes and hoisting
- Noise
- Eye
- Slips and falls
- Moving machinery
- Stationary machinery
- Respiratory
- Laceration
- Amputation
- Strains and sprains
- Heat exhaustion
Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.