Mechanic - Full-time

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Primary Functions

• DISASSEMBLE COMPLETE MACHINES AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS.
• REASSEMBLE COMPLETE MACHINES (CONTINUOUS MINERS, SHUTTLE CARS, SHEARERS, SHIELDS, FACE DRIVES, ETC.).
• RE-HOSE HYDRAULIC, DUST SUPPRESSION, FIRE SUPPRESSION AND LUBRICATION CIRCUITS ON COMPLETE AND PARTIAL MACHINE REBUILDS.
• REASSEMBLE SMALL MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AS WELL AS LARGER COMPONENTS SUCH AS CUTTER HEAD GEARCASES AND LONGWALL GEAR BOXES PERFORM CAUSAL WELDING PROCESSES IN THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OF COMPONENTS AND MACHINES (TACKS, THREADED BOSS POSITIONING AND OTHER SUCH WELDS NOT REQUIRING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY).
• PERFORM CASUAL METAL CUTTING PROCESS USING STANDARD TORCHES FOR TRIMMING AND OTHER SUPERFICIAL OR COSMETIC PURPOSES.
• OPERATE OVERHEAD AND JIB CRANES.
• OPERATE SMALL AND LARGE, POWERED FORK TRUCKS.
• OPERATE VARIOUS AIR POWERED HAND TOOLS.
• ENSURE THAT QUALITY STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES ARE ADHERED TO.
• FOLLOW ESTABLISHED SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES.

Qualifications/Requirements

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• 3 YEARS PRACTICAL MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE WITH UNDERGROUND MINING EQUIPMENT OR HEAVY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT.
• 3 YEARS PRACTICAL MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY WITH EMPHASIS ON BEARING AND SEAL INSTALLATION, GEARING MESH/BACKLASH AND STANDARD INDUSTRIAL TOLERANCE FITS.
• READ, UNDERSTAND AND ASSEMBLE FROM FACTORY BLUEPRINTS, DRAWINGS, PIPING AND HOSING DIAGRAMS.
• BASIC OPERATING SKILLS IN MIG AND STICK WELDING.
• BASIC OPERATING SKILLS IN CUTTING TORCH PROCESSES.
• CERTIFIED OPERATOR, POWERED FORK TRUCKS.
• TRAINED OPERATOR, OVERHEAD CRANES

Preferences

• PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH JOY MINING EQUIPMENT.
• MSHA ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATION IN LOW, MEDIUM AND HIGH VOLTAGE.
• ABILITY TO READ MICROMETERS, DIAL GAUGES, VENEERS.
• PRACTICAL AND EFFICIENT TROUBLESHOOTING SKILLS FOR MECHANICAL ASSEMBLIES AND HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS.
• BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS. FAMILIARITY WITH MS WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.