Overview
Holt CAT is the largest Caterpillar dealership of heavy equipment in the United States. We have a full-time, Shop Welder position available at our Waco, Texas location. This position is responsible to perform basic to comprehensive welding repairs and new fabrications while learning and developing technical skills.
Essential Functions:
Performs basic and comprehensive repair welds on equipment and components
Performs basic and comprehensive arc welding, air arc, gas welding, and cutting
Fabricates new components from shop drawings and/or blueprints
Works as a member of a team to provide basic technical services that satisfy customer needs and achieve departmental goals
Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
Prepares service reports and any other necessary paperwork
Examines workpieces for defects to ensure conformance with specifications
Maintains all company equipment, tools, and work areas in a good, clean, and working order
Performs tasks under minimal supervision
Assists other Welders
Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations
Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Broad knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Broad knowledge of current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
Excellent work habits, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of work
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines to ensure quality work
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in fabrication and welding
Ability to be self-starting and self-motivated
Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
Ability to read, write, and understand information
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
One to Three years’ experience acceptable. Prefers three to five years of welding experience.
Additional Requirements:
Must own tools to perform repairs
Travel:
Up to 10% travel may be required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)