POSITION SUMMARY: Journeyman Welder must be able to perform service repairs to include components, other general repairs, and maintenance; providing a superior service and representing Altorfer’s professional image.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Perform welding repairs using TIG, MIG, and stick
• Fabricate repairs as needed through torching, cutting, and welding.
• Experience with machining / milling tools and equipment
• Perform all duties in both shop and field environments
• Ability to properly and completely fill out all service reports, machine checklists and other service reports within department guidelines.
• Completes all paperwork before moving on to next job; communicates extra time needed to complete tasks to immediate supervisor.
• Ability to use SIS, ET, parts and service manuals.
• Properly segment jobs and order parts accordingly.
• Return unneeded parts immediately upon job completion, complete all necessary warranty documentation and send completed follow up forms on a timely basis.
• Effectively communicate job status to Service Manager and office personnel.
• Works in an efficient manner in the shop.
• Capable of in-depth electrical, hydraulic and power train related troubleshooting using prescribed tool, guidelines and documentation.
• Maintain Altorfer supplied tooling and equipment, including personal tooling
• Technician may be required to orchestrate special parts arrangements to ensure that downtime is reduced as much as possible
• Perform mechanical work relating to the business of the department.
• Keep current with industry standards.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, with excellent work ethic, neat appearance and good communication skills.       Take full ownership of job.
• Use safe working practices and adhere to all Altorfer safety initiatives.
• Redos or excessive labor are not to exceed 5% of total labor hours worked and no cases occur where the customer or company’s equipment is damaged due to mechanic’s neglect or abuse.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent. Welding certification from an accredited trade school or a minimum five years welding experience.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proficient in welding using Stick and MIG
• Able to make decisions by themselves.
• Ability to perform high quality repairs, in an efficient fashion, and maintain a clean working environment while working in the field.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to use resources for information (when written documentation is not available)
• Has good decision making practices and ability to follow directions.
• Demonstrates effective communication ability, representing Altorfer’s professional image to customers and offer personnel.
• Must have good organizational skills and ability to write technical reports.
• Must have intermediate keyboarding skills with a basic knowledge of Office software, preferably MS Word.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIORNMENTAL CONDITIONS:

“C” Constantly (6-8 hrs/day), “F” Frequently (3-6 hrs/day), “O” Occasionally (up to 3hrs/day), or "NA" if not applicable.