Field Service Machinist Welder

Overview

The Field Machinist – Welder is responsible for fabricating and repairing components in the field and at shop sites.

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results.  Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

• Competitive Pay.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies
• Opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintenance and operation of a variety of field machining equipment, including services such as pipe beveling and cutting, line boring, flange facing, among other creative applications.
• Read prints, view dimensions and samples to repair and/or assemble metal parts.
• Assemble all components with the help of power and hand tools.
• Re-machine parts to repair and maintain critical dimensions.
• Use of stationery and portable boring equipment and machine tools as well as multiple other types of tools to meet specific job needs.
• Aligning gear cases and motors.
• Heat treating parts as required.
• Testing the hardness of materials.
• Demonstrate the ability to use N.D.T (Magnetic particles and die penetrants).
• Inspects completed work to determine structural soundness and fit to mechanical part.
• Ensure proper dimensions, compliance and tolerance levels of finished product is defect free.
• Cleans and maintains portable machines and welding equipment.
• Complete all job responsibilities while adhering to all safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience working on heavy equipment as Field Technician required.
• Valid CDL license and a safe driving record required.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures is required.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating and maintenance service manuals.
• Possess knowledge in various areas, including gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, and hydraulics.
• Must have a complete set of tools capable of working in and around heavy equipment.
• Must be proficient in welding and cutting of all types
• Possess a proficient understanding of metallurgy and its application to machining
• Able to operate forklifts, overhead cranes and earthmoving equipment is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, organization and ability to prioritize tasks is required.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills, ability to set and keep priorities and be able to handle stress associated with a fast-paced environment and deadlines.