Utility Tech - Weld

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Hawthorne Cat is a family-owned company that has led its markets for over 60 years in the sale, rental, and servicing of construction machinery and power generation equipment for industries on which our communities depend like agriculture, construction, marine, and government.

Every member of our team plays a significant role in our success. Hawthorne Cat hires individuals who share our vision of Building Better Communities with our Customers and our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence (PRIDE). If you are looking to build your future with an established, thriving company with countless opportunities for growth and advancement, you’ve come to the right place!

At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always looking for exceptionally skilled, hardworking individuals interested in contributing to our success and the success of the communities that we serve. Our people are our most valuable asset. That’s why at Hawthorne Cat we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Performs skilled welding in the repair, modification, and fabrication of equipment and facilities; makes minor mechanical repairs on a variety of heavy equipment; and performs related duties as required. Also, must be able to perform all aspects of undercarriage work including removal and installation of tracks, rollers and idlers.

• Comprehends and interprets 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.
• Experienced and highly skilled in all types of cutting to include oxy‑Acetylene, air arcing, and plasma. Stick and MIG, and flex‑core welding.
• Familiar with proper welding procedures for all metals and alloys ordinarily found in heavy construction equipment.
• Repairs, modifies, lays‑out, or fabricates (with or without schematics) a variety of metal work including construction vehicles and equipment.
• Cuts, fits, and welds metal using gas and electric welding, equipment, performs skilled brazing and soldering; and uses a variety of machines, such as power saws, grinders, and drills, in completing work.
• Operates heavy equipment.
• Removes, installs, and/or repairs undercarriage components.
• Other duties as assigned.

• General knowledge of tools and methods of the welding trade, including brazing, soldering electrical, and arc welding; the operation, minor repair, and preventive maintenance of gas‑and diesel powered construction equipment; and safety practices related to welding and equipment repairs.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from technical manuals; design, fabricate, and repair a variety of metal work; maintain simple records; perform minor repair and maintenance on a variety of diesel‑powered heavy equipment; operate a variety of construction equipment; and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to provide accurate information to lead/supervisor for quoting.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and a crane qualification test performed.
• Ability to work unsupervised efficiently, and be part of a team environment.
• Performs the position with pride in professionalism while following Hawthorne’s code of conduct.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer to have the following:
• Minimum or equivalent of five (5) years experience in skilled gas and electric welding plus two years in minor repair of gas and diesel‑powered heavy equipment.
• Possess basic computer knowledge and ability to use service software required in position.
• Must have valid CA Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Field Requirements:
  Valid California Class “B” driver’s…