Field Service Technician/Line Bore Welder

Field Service Technician/Line Bore Welder

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of todays construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our KirbySmith family!

Responsible for various forms of complex repairs on heavy equipment while specializing in welding and line-bore work.

• Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Performs repairs and maintenance with little or no direct supervision
• Diagnoses and evaluates problems with equipment; makes repairs using established guidelines in accordance with established flat rates
• Removes and installs parts, disassembles and assembles components, and tests and adjusts assemblies
• Establishes methods and sequences for performing assigned repairs
• Demonstrates safe work practices and consistently follows all safety policies and procedures
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains a safe work area and equipment; maintains equipment in good working condition
• Contributes to departmental and product line goals
• Completes required paperwork efficiently and timely
• Attends training as specified by supervisor
• Promotes goodwill with customers and exhibits excellent customer relations behaviors
• Welds components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Repairs machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Tests and inspects welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws
• Performs line boring and machining work at customer's job sites
• Consistent and reliable on-site attendance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

High School Education or equivalent

• Two (2) years of continuous machine shop experience is desired, including experience with line boring processes and welding, preferably in a repair or equipment maintenance-related environment
• Ability to read complex hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Furnish and maintain a set of hand tools and any special tools required by the company

Pushes/Pulls/Lifts/Carries up to 50 pounds without assistance

• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors
• Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours of time with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.