Shop Welder Technician

Kilgore, 3007 Maverick Drive, Kilgore, TX 75662, USA

The Shop Welder Tech performs complicated welding repairs, fabrication, and line boring on heavy equipment and components with minimal supervision, using Holt, Caterpillar and AWS welding procedures, standards, and codes. Demonstrates ability to fabricate solely from blueprints and to remove and install most components on heavy equipment, including undercarriage. The position hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

• Models, promotes, and reinforces the consistent use of Holt’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission.
• Executes complicated repairs, fabrication, and welding on heavy equipment and components in a shop environment.
• Conducts complex carbon arc gouging, oxy/acetylene torch beveling, and welding using various welding processes.
• Completes most line boring jobs with minimal supervision.
• Accurately orders parts using Holt computer systems and relevante SIS and other resources.
• Maintains all company equipment, tools, and work areas in good, clean working order.
• Proficiently operates hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and fabrication and welding equipment.
• Accurately prepares technical inspection and service reports and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Works outside regularly scheduled hours as required.
• Performs removal and installation of components on heavy equipment, including undercarriage.
• Recommends innovative approaches to projects and equipment needed to perform tasks.
• Assists with developing procedures and techniques for complicated fabrications or repairs.
• Consults with supervisor on purchases.
• Builds and sustains relationships with outside organizations, vendors, and customers.
• Aids in coaching and mentoring less experienced welders.
• Works safely at all times, consistently adhering to company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs other duties assigned.

• Ability to complete most complicated welding repairs on steel and steel alloys using FCAW and SMAW, and perform advanced torch work.
• Proficient knowledge of equipment and dimensional tools, their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Proficient knowledge of specification and drawing interpretations.
• Proficient knowledge of current computer software, related hardware, and machine interface systems.
• Adequate work habits, accuracy, exceptional attention to detail, and quality of work.
• Developed technical skills as a qualified welder/fabricator with demonstrated ability to perform assigned welding tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Developing influencing, problem‑solving, and mechanical aptitude skills.
• Adaptable to changing schedules and exhibits time‑management skills.
• Ability to follow logical troubleshooting and SOPs when performing welding, fabrication, and repairs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a strong work ethic, dependability, reliability, and integrity.
• Ability to follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines to ensure quality work.
• Required to be a self‑starter.
• Ability to read, write, and understand information and to follow directions and procedures.
• Able to perform complicated line‑boring jobs.
• Able to cut‑out or weld‑out broken bolts.
• Ability to work with hand grinder/sander, air tools, forklifts, and material‑handling equipment.

• Welding certifications: SMAW (stick) 1" T-1 material (3G and 4G) welding processes.
• Failure analysis training.
• Ongoing safety training.
• Principles of persuasion.
• Sales skills.
• MSHA certification.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional specialized/technical training or some college courses in welding technology preferred.
• Three years’ experience required.

• Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) 3G and 4G
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 3G and 4G
• First Aid/CPR;
  Confined Space Entry;
  Methane/O2 deficiency

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• Up to 5% travel may be required for training or work related.

• Function and work around welding machines,…