Shop Technician​/Welder

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The Shop Technician / Welder is responsible for performing high-quality service, maintenance, repair, welding, and fabrication on heavy construction equipment, attachments, and components represented or supported by VCES.

This is a dual-function position, with responsibilities generally divided between welding/fabrication (approximately 50%) and heavy equipment service and repair (approximately 50%), based on business and operational needs.

The position requires demonstrated competency in heavy equipment diagnostics and mechanical repair as well as welding, cutting, fabrication, and attachment repair. Welding and fabrication responsibilities include light fabrication, torch cutting, air arc gouging, excavator thumb mounting and welding, and hydraulic shear attachment buildup and repair.

• This position will champion a "Safety First", "Customer Focused" and a "Continuous improvement" culture.
• Enforce and adhere to all company policies, procedures, standards, and values.
• Maintain excellent customer and employee relations.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all VCES safety guidelines, policies, and practices.

• Perform welding and fabrication repairs on heavy construction equipment, attachments, and components, with work performed in the shop or field based on operational needs.
• Perform light fabrication work in support of equipment and attachment repair.
• Perform torch cutting and air arc gouging for removal, repair, preparation, and fabrication of components.
• Perform excavator thumb mounting, fit-up, positioning, and welding.
• Perform buildup, welding, and repair of hydraulic shear attachments.
• Repair and rebuild buckets, thumbs, shears, and other heavy equipment attachments and components as assigned.
• Prepare materials and components for welding, including measuring, cutting, grinding, fitting, beveling, cleaning, and surface preparation.
• Read and work from measurements, drawings, specifications, and verbal or written instructions as applicable.
• Inspect completed welds, fabricated components, and repairs for quality, proper fit, structural integrity, and safe operation.
• Safely operate welding machines, cutting equipment, air arc equipment, grinders, and other tools required for fabrication and repair.
• Follow all applicable hot-work procedures and properly use required welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication PPE.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, service, maintain, and repair the full line of heavy construction equipment, attachments, and components represented or supported by VCES.
• Diagnose mechanical and equipment system concerns and determine appropriate repairs.
• Perform general mechanical repairs and component replacement in accordance with manufacturer and VCES procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of heavy equipment systems, including hydraulic, air, electrical, mechanical, lubrication, and diesel engine systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and repairs as assigned.
• Properly use hand, pneumatic, and electric tools when performing equipment service and repairs.
• Perform tasks from verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers regarding diagnosis, repairs, parts requirements, and job status.
• Verify proper operation of equipment and components following repairs.
• Perform work primarily in the shop environment, with occasional field service or repair work as business needs require.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical school certificate in welding, diesel technology, heavy equipment repair, or a related field preferred; equivalent applicable work experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in heavy construction equipment repair, welding/fabrication, or a…