What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welding Technician position at Holland, L.P.?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS may include but not limited to:
- Repair and build Holland flash-butt welding equipment and rail pullers
- Inspection of welding equipment components during disassembling and assembling
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic welding systems
- Using a variety of hand and power tools and testing equipment to service Holland welding equipment
- Follow program directives to perform mechanical testing on various components of the welder head and puller
- Operate Holland automatic flash-butt welding equipment during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Repair and restore worn or damaged components to standard service conditions
- Build and test hydraulic manifolds
- Setup and confirm function of welding equipment after build and/or repair
- MIG and stick welding during fabrication of welding quadrant
- Supply on time and quality products to all Holland customers
- Ensure welding equipment produces welds meeting AREMA specifications
- Work with suppliers and other divisions to ensure correct functions of Holland welding equipment
- Assist with training new employees on divisional repair and assembly practices
- Participate in technical training programs as requested
- Maintain safety discipline practices and enforcement of main shop safety rules
- Maintain clean and organized work areas
- Maintain Shop paper work and work instruction accuracy
- Assist WTG engineering department with E.C.R.’S, N.C.R.’S, O.F.I’S, I.F.S. Procedures and work instructions etc. as required
- Travel as required
- Other duties as assigned
- Standing, walking, stooping, crouching, reaching, kneeling and bending, for extended periods required to perform basic functions along with some sitting
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is regularly required
- Vision must be sufficient for reading electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical prints and schematics
- Ability to climb a steep ladder frequently
- Ability to move up and down from trucks
- Exposure on a regular basis to mostly indoor and sometimes outdoor weather conditions
- Could be working at off sight locations either inside or outside
- Shop environment, dry conditions, heated shop, non-air conditioned
- All safety related gear and PPE provided
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with the follow: Electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical knowledge
- Minimum 5 years’ experience welding experience with using mig, tig, and stick
- Minimum 5 years’ experience metal cutting skills using gas oxygen torch and plasma cutting to repair of basic steel structures
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working on or performing maintenance and or repairs on various heavy industrial hydraulic and mechanical operated equipment
- Read tape measure, mic’s and calipers
- Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical prints and schematics
- Working knowledge of the proper use of electrical diagnostic instruments and measurements tools
- Ability to use and get certified on forklifts
- Ability to use manlifts, scissor lifts
- Experience using basic hand tools, fasteners and power tools (drills, grinders, etc.)
- Develop clear understanding of Holland quality expectations or requirements
- Ability to understand bills of material and non-conformance procedures
- Able to work effectively as a team member
- Good safety awareness and behavior
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Takes ownership in solving problems
- Able to meet deadlines
- Self-motivated; motivated by improvement and performance