What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Technician - Underground position at Komatsu?
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Komatsu is seeking a highly motivatedField Technician - Underground Mining to support customersoperating underground mining equipment throughout Arizona and other assigned territories. This position plays a critical role in maintaining equipment availability and providing exceptional customer support at active mining operations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills and have experience working on heavy equipment in mining, construction, or related industries. This position involves frequent travel to customer sites and requires the ability to work both above and below ground in underground mining environments.
This job requires a candidate to be based in Tucson or Phoenix AZ.
Technicians may work on a variety of underground mining equipment, including:
- Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) loaders
- Underground loaders
- Bolters
- Auxiliary underground mining support equipment
- Additional underground hard-rock mining equipment as assigned
- Maintain and repair various Komatsu equipment with a main focus on hard rock underground
- Timely, effective repairs of machine components in the Field
- Complete assigned jobs and task to meet flat rate times and re-do metric.
- Work safely and follow all KEC/Customer safety policies and procedures.
- Complete related paperwork and access databases require to complete job (work order, parts order, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, STW) accurately and timely.
- Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
- Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies with minimal supervision.
- Ability to provide accurate quotes and pricing estimates to the customer.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot problems, give recommendations for repairs.
- Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments.
- Apply general failure analysis and procedures to determine proper diagnosis.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Associate Degree in Diesel Technology or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Flexibility to work various schedules including shift work.
- Clean driving record
- Certified to operate a forklift and/or manlift.
- May be required to complete a DOT physical.
- Required to complete MSHA surface and undergroundcertification.
- May be required to complete respirator certification.
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Company Information
Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment.Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people.Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future.If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
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