It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Cat has a need for a Field Welder based at our San Leandro, CA location.

SUMMARY

This position performs welding and line-boring processes for repair and custom fabrication projects at in the weld shop and at customer sites.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.

• Communicate with internal and external customers in a manner that promotes a positive relationship.

• Travel to and from customer sites to perform maintenance and custom fabrication on equipment in the field.

• Operate welding and cutting equipment such as, Torch, Welder, Grinder, manual lathes, Vertical mills, Horizontal mills, Portable line boring, and Drill presses along with various other machine tools.

• Must be able to do prototype work to fabricate custom components and perform repair welds on components.

• Modify new and used equipment as directed.

• Write service reports that accurately document activities.

• Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and time cards in an accurate and timely manner to enable other employees to do their job in a timely manner.

• Perform line boring operations in the weld shop and at customer sites.

• Perform assigned tasks in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.

• Follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work.

• Work overtime as needed within labor law guidelines.

• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed

• Maintain punctual, regular and predictable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree from a fully accredited college in a related field; and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in welding/fitting, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Commercial driver’s license and current DOT Medical Certificate

The pay rate for this position is: $65.82. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.

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