Welder / Technician

Welder / Technician

Hourly Range: $28.00-42.00 (based on skills & experience)

Harnish Group Inc.

is the Caterpillar Dealer in central and western Washington, central and eastern Montana, northwestern Wyoming, northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska.

Our Member Companies are N C Machinery Co., NC The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems Co., Tractor & Equipment Co., T&E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems and SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar, and other manufacturers.

We are a family owned and managed company with 1,100+ employees.

Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.

About this Position:

Become a member of our winning team! We have opportunities as a Welder/ Fabricator in our Service Department at our Billings, MT location.

Experience in heavy equipment repair is a plus.

Applicants that have experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment will be given preference.

This position requires planning and organizing skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs.

Basic hand tools are required for this position.

 Welding specific duties will include:


* Comprehend and interpret sketches and diagrams and Blueprint Reading


* Examines weld for bead size and other specifications


* Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes


* Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scarfing surfaces


* Experience and highly skilled in all types of oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding and cutting


* Familiar with proper welding procedures for all metals and alloys ordinarily found in heavy construction equipment


* Fabricate and/or repair metal parts


* Ability to weld meeting ASME requirements, (Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler)


* Maintain equipment such as dressing welding electrodes, oiling/greasing, machine settings, changing of tooling, and other adjustments as necessary.

 Qualifications & Experience Needed:


* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in flux core FCAW Welding and Mig – GMAW welding


* A high school degree (or equivalent) or a graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.


* A valid driver's license is required.

Ability to operate a Forklift and other equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, etc.


* You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook).


* This role requires the ability to stand up to eight hours per day and includes twisting, bending, squatting, sitting, stooping, and kneeling.


* Flexibility to travel for extended periods of time to work with our customers will be required.


* Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealer...