Welder / Technician
Hourly Range: $28.00-42.00 (based on skills & experience)
Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar Dealer in central and western Washington, central and eastern Montana, northwestern Wyoming, northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska. Our Member Companies are N C Machinery Co., NC The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems Co., Tractor & Equipment Co., T&E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems and SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar, and other manufacturers. We are a family owned and managed company with 1,100+ employees. Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.
About this Position:
Become a member of our winning team! We have opportunities as a Welder/ Fabricator in our Service Department at our Billings, MT location. Experience in heavy equipment repair is a plus. Applicants that have experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment will be given preference. This position requires planning and organizing skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs. Basic hand tools are required for this position.
Welding specific duties will include:
- Comprehend and interpret sketches and diagrams and Blueprint Reading
- Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
- Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes
- Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces
- Experience and highly skilled in all types of oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding and cutting
- Familiar with proper welding procedures for all metals and alloys ordinarily found in heavy construction equipment
- Fabricate and/or repair metal parts
- Ability to weld meeting ASME requirements, (Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler)
- Maintain equipment such as dressing welding electrodes, oiling/greasing, machine settings, changing of tooling, and other adjustments as necessary.
Qualifications & Experience Needed:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in flux core FCAW Welding and Mig – GMAW welding
- A high school degree (or equivalent) or a graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.
- A valid driver's license is required. Ability to operate a Forklift and other equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, etc.
- You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook).
- This role requires the ability to stand up to eight hours per day and includes twisting, bending, squatting, sitting, stooping, and kneeling.
- Flexibility to travel for extended periods of time to work with our customers will be required.
- Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or with CAT products is ideal.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Paid Vacation/Holidays & Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- 401k w/Company Match and Profit Sharing
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Excellent Recognition Program
- Company paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Potential performance increases throughout the year
- Relocation Package
Harnish Group Inc. and Member Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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