Shop Technician/Welder
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Assembly · Maintenance & Reliability · Machining
In short
Perform high-quality service, maintenance, repair, welding, and fabrication on heavy construction equipment. This dual-function role requires expertise in both mechanical repair and welding/fabrication, including diagnostics, torch cutting, and attachment repair. Safety and customer focus are paramount.
Responsibilities
- Perform welding and fabrication repairs on heavy construction equipment, attachments, and components.
- Conduct light fabrication, torch cutting, and air arc gouging for component preparation and repair.
- Mount, fit-up, position, and weld excavator thumbs.
- Repair and rebuild buckets, thumbs, shears, and other heavy equipment attachments.
- Prepare materials for welding, including measuring, cutting, grinding, and cleaning.
- Read and interpret measurements, drawings, specifications, and instructions.
- Inspect completed welds and repairs for quality and structural integrity.
- Safely operate welding machines, cutting equipment, grinders, and other fabrication tools.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, service, maintain, and repair heavy construction equipment systems (hydraulic, air, electrical, mechanical, diesel).
- Perform general mechanical repairs and component replacements.
- Maintain working knowledge of heavy equipment systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and adjustments.
- Use hand, pneumatic, and electric tools for equipment service and repairs.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers regarding diagnosis, repairs, and job status.
- Verify proper operation of equipment and components after repairs.
- Work primarily in a shop environment, with occasional field service.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience in heavy construction equipment repair, welding/fabrication, or a combination.
- Demonstrated experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing heavy construction equipment.
- Demonstrated welding and fabrication experience involving heavy equipment, attachments, or structural/heavy steel components.
- Ability to read and understand measurements, repair instructions, technical information, and fabrication drawings.
- Ability to safely and properly use welding equipment, cutting equipment, hand tools, pneumatic tools, electric tools, grinders, and other shop equipment.
- Understanding of OSHA requirements and applicable workplace safety regulations.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to safely work on, under, and around heavy construction equipment.
- Requires prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing and frequent stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, and overhead reaching.
- Requires occasional climbing on and off equipment and climbing stairs, steps, and stepladders.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift, pull, carry, or push heavier objects or materials with appropriate assistance or lifting equipment.
- Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and physical ability required for welding, fabrication, mechanical repair, machinery operation, and computer use.
- Must be able to work around welding fumes, sparks, hot materials, loud or noisy equipment, dust, grease, and other conditions commonly associated with heavy equipment repair and fabrication.
- Must be able to wear required PPE and follow established hot-work, welding, cutting, grinding, and equipment safety procedures.
- Willing and able to work overtime as business needs require.
Desired Qualifications
- Technical school certificate in welding, diesel technology, heavy equipment repair, or a related field preferred; equivalent applicable work experience may be considered.
- Experience with torch cutting and air arc gouging preferred.
- Experience mounting, repairing, rebuilding, and/or welding excavator attachments, hydraulic shears, buckets, thumbs, or similar heavy equipment components preferred.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic systems and diesel engines preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
- Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
- Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
- Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.
- Base pay is set at $35.00 - $42.00/ hour.
- Bonus eligible.
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Company
Volvo Group
Job Posted
1 month ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Corona, US
Qualification
Diploma, Bachelor
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