Job Description

Overview

Join Komatsu and be part of something big! This position involves expertise in welding and metal preparation, ensuring high-quality standards and safety protocols in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate expertise in Carbon Arc Gouging and Oxy/Fuel Torch operations.
  • Interpret weld symbols and read technical prints and blueprints accurately.
  • Operate rigging equipment and overhead cranes safely and efficiently.
  • Exhibit strong skills in fitting and layout operations.
  • Utilize a broad range of welding electrodes with proficiency.
  • Perform carbon arc gouging with precision.
  • Achieve weld certifications in line with Komatsu Quality standards.
  • Apply advanced trade mathematics to solve measurement challenges.
  • Interpret complex drawings, specifications, and handbook formulas.
  • Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
  • Analyze, update, and maintain detailed reports and records.
  • Exhibit mechanical aptitude and competence in using machinist measuring instruments.
  • Participate in ongoing training to stay current with industry practices.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience with carbon arc gouging and FCAW welding electrodes.
  • Ability to pass a 1" weld certification test within the first 90 days.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting welding blueprints.
  • Solid understanding of welding safety protocols.
  • Strong mathematical skills relevant to trades.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities with mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and skills development.
  • Flexibility to adapt to varying shift schedules.
  • Effective communication skills.

Benefits

Vision

How this job compares in Billings, MT

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Montana currently run a median of $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $19–$33/hr across 11 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Billings, MT

Billings, MT currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Montana as a whole we're tracking 14 other active welding openings from 12 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Billings, or widen the search to Montana.

The most active employers in Montana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are William M Kronmiller & Co., Inc. (2) and Spherion (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for Flux-Core. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

Similar openings near Billings, MT

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