Dragline Shovel Tech

Field Service Technician

Essential Functions:

• Complete jobs, as assigned to the Field Service department, including general labor, cleaning, welding, machining and mechanical work.
• Plan, organize and facilitate jobs, as assigned, including print reading and interpretation.
• Audit equipment for potential repairs.
• Troubleshoot jobs and equipment needed to complete jobs.
• Create and facilitate projects to completion, including any related paperwork or service reports.
• Communicate plans and projects effectively to other employees, training them if necessary.
• Safely use rigging and lifting equipment.
• Communicate clearly with other Leads and supervisors involved in projects.
• Extensive travel may be required
• Maintain the highest standards in regards to quality of workmanship.

Additional Functions:

• Assist in special projects as needed.
• Answer telephone calls, complete service reports and maintain records.
• Participate and occasionally lead safety meetings.
• Provide daily progress updates to supervisor and dispatcher.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skill/Ability:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Able to write, speak and understand English.
• Knowledge in various areas, including gearings, bearings, seals, bushings and hydraulics.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Familiar with layout, fit-up and fabrication with little to no supervision.
• Understand and utilize tools for set up and layout work.
• Familiar with hand and automatic torches, MIG, TIG and Brazing.
• Familiar with D.T., including U.T. and M.T.
• Able to perform light machining, utilizing drills, taps, etc.
• Proficient understanding of metallurgy and its application to welding.
• Possess appropriate tools per the Welder Tool List.

Preferred:

• Technical school degree or certification.
• Welding work on shovels and draglines.
• Familiar with hand and automatic torches, MIG, TIG and Brazing.
• Familiar with D.T., including U.T. and M.T.
• Able to perform light machining, utilizing drills, taps, etc.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Exposed to dirt, grease, dust, noise and other elements within the work environment.
• Prolonged walking, sitting, standing, stooping, squatting, bending, working at heights, etc.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
• Use of all necessary personal protective equipment.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Employer. Wyoming Machinery Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

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