Who We Are

Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. is a leading distributor of heavy equipment and cranes in the central United States. We are at the forefront of today’s construction industry growth and have several exciting job opportunities for talented, energized professionals across the region who want to join our #WeAre1KirbySmith family!

Field Service Welder/Line Bore Technician Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Vacation
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401 K with Company Match
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Family-owned and Operated
• Health and Wellness
• Above-Average Industry Pay

Field Service Welder/Line Bore Technician Specific Benefits

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Uniforms and Safety Toed Boots provided
• Highly productive shop
• Career advancement opportunities - promotes from within
• Continued education, manufacturer hands-on and web-based training
• Clean and professional work environment
• Apprenticeship Program
• Competitive Wages
• Company-paid Accident Insurance

Field Service Welder/Line Bore Technician Position Purpose

Responsible for various forms of complex repairs on heavy equipment while specializing in welding and line-bore work.

Field Service Welder/Line Bore Technician Essential Functions

• Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Performs repairs and maintenance with little or no direct supervision
• Diagnoses and evaluates problems with equipment; makes repairs using established guidelines in accordance with established flat rates
• Removes and installs parts, disassembles and assembles components, and tests and adjusts assemblies
• Plans methods and sequences of performing assigned repairs
• Models safe work habits and always abides by all safety policies and procedures
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains a safe work area and equipment; maintains equipment in good working condition
• Contributes to departmental and product line goals
• Completes required paperwork efficiently and timely
• Attends training as specified by supervisor
• Promotes goodwill with customers and exhibits excellent customer relations behaviors
• Welds components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Repairs machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws
• Preforms line boring and machining work at customer's job sites
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Field Service Welder/Line Bore Technician Minimum Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent
• Two (2) years continuous machine shop experience is desired, including experience with line boring processes and welding, preferably in a repair or equipment maintenance-related environment
• Ability to read complex hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Furnish and maintain a set of hand tools and any special tools required by the company

Field Service Welder/Line Bore Technician Physical Requirements:

• Pushes/Pulls/Lifts/Carries up to 100 pounds without assistance
• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Ability to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors 
• Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

This is considered a Safety-Sensitive position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.