Field Service Technician

Field Welders Field welders are responsible for welding, fabricating, buildup, and repairing heavy equipment and parts in a field environment. Must maintain the ability to troubleshoot and function as a welder with little or no direction and/or assistance. Essential Responsibilities & Expectations Adheres to and follows all applicable and required safety standards and procedures Weld/salvage parts on frames, engines, hydraulic systems, attachments, and related power train systems and do all sorts of custom fabrication. Regularly inspects equipment for welding and/salvaging possibilities by visual inspection, and by the use of testing, diagnostic, and measuring equipment to determine problems or malfunctions. Able to diagnose and assess equipment to fabricate repairs. Clean and service all welding machines Orders and return parts for assigned jobs in timely manner Test and adjust components for optimal performance Works independently in a field environment Must have a valid driver's license to be eligible for hire. Uphold the core values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve. Behavior Standard Maintain a work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that represents the Thompson Tractor brand by demonstrating that you can get along with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management. Proper and regular attendance required Qualifications Education High school diploma or the equivalent Experience A minimum of one (1) year's work experience involving mechanical repairs or a combination of relevant experience and equivalent technical education is required. Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required. Preferred Med Card CDL MVR (required) Skills and Competencies Intermediate engine, transmission, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic, and repair skills Written communication skills Basic computer skills Job Training Area specific technical training OSHA and MSHA required training Vendor technical sites (Infocast, Liftnet, SIMSi, etc.) Safety Summary Working Conditions Work is normally performed in a Service Department shop. Exposure to physical risk and all-weather conditions is associated with this position. Standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time is often required. Physical Requirements Speaking Listening Writing Typing Reaching Kneeling Grasping Stooping Lifting to 75 lbs. Climbing on ladders Climbing on equipment Crawling under equipment Job Hazards Material handling lifting Chemicals Construction Cranes and hoisting Noise Eye Slips and falls Moving machinery Stationary machinery Respiratory Laceration Amputation Strains and sprains Heat exhaustion Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.