Service Welder III - Surface Mining

Primary Job Role

Conducts all assigned work in a safe manner, adhering to all applicable safety, environmental and contamination control policies, procedures and regulations. Wears proper personal protective equipment.

Maintains a minimum set of tools required for job performance to disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer’s specifications.

Attends and successfully completes required technician training classes.

Prepares parts or materials to be welded and performs the appropriate welding for the needed repair as per experience or specified procedure.

Works in the assigned area in a neat and orderly fashion, constantly looking for ways of improving the methods of work, work area, and safety standards.

Researches repair needs and orders parts as needed.

Completes required documentation utilizing appropriate software to document repairs performed on equipment, and accounting for repair times.

Approaches work in a positive manner and maintains conduct supportive of the work team.

Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing tasks on time while maintaining safety and quality expectations.

Assists with maintaining proper facility appearance and shop conditions by following proper contamination control guidelines, including housekeeping, and performing other general maintenance duties.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety – fully supports, encourages and follows safe work behavior, and considers safety of paramount importance in the workplace.

Job Specific Skills – demonstrates the required depth and mastery of knowledge and skill associated with the job as identified in the Learning Management System (LMS) and other applicable sources.

Communication – uses active listening skills, conveys information with the appropriate medium that is clear and easily understood.

Takes Initiative – takes appropriate action to resolve issues without requiring direction.

Results Oriented – has a strong sense of urgency and commitment to achieve desired results in the face of obstacles and frustrations.

Confidence and Drive – confident in one's own ideas and capability to be successful; approaches challenging tasks with a "can-do" attitude.

Adaptability – adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

Credibility – demonstrates responsibility, reliability, and trustworthiness; maintains commitments and follows policies and procedures.

Personal Development – takes responsibility for personal learning and development by acquiring and refining technical and professional skills.

Formal Education – high school diploma or GED.

Experience – 6 months or less.

Able to easily and effectively comprehend written material and communicate orally and in writing with employees and customers.

Completed required training curriculum to be designated a Service Welder III.

Must possess thorough knowledge of safety requirements and procedures related to oxygen/acetylene welding, cutting, and heating.

Must possess thorough knowledge of safety requirements and procedures related to carbon arc metal removal.

Post high school trade school desired.

Proficient in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and relevant dealer software programs.

3g and 4G SMAW & FCAW certifications.

Job requirements frequently change requiring re‑training once or more per year.

Problem Solving – job requires problem solving ability; established examples/guidance are not always available.

Creativity – job requires some creativity to generate solutions or improve effectiveness within well‑established boundaries.

Autonomy – job is regularly monitored to determine outcomes; assignments allow some discretion in decision making and setting priorities within well‑established parameters.

Stress Load – occasional exposure to these stresses (less than 20% of the time).

Workload Fluctuation – job frequently involves changes in priorities, complexity, and/or quantity of work.

Work Schedule – work is typically performed…