Mechanic (Day Shift) - Shop

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

Komatsu is currently recruiting for a Shop Mechanic to work at our Virginia, MN location. This position is represented by a union.

What we offer:

• Hourly Wages $26.55 - $36.15
• Sign-on Incentive - $2,000.00
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee discounts to Ford, GMC, Disney, AT&T, Verizon and more
• Boot, tool and pants reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Excellent job security
• Ability to be a part of an exciting, innovative company developing new state-of-the-art technology and equipment
• Primary focus on a safe work environment and employing safe work practices on a consistent basis.
• Use of broad conceptual judgement, initiative and ingenuity to work independently toward ultimate objectives on very involved and complex projects, to devise methods and procedures to meet unusual conditions and to make original contributions to solutions of complex problems.
• Responsibility to prevent damaged due to mistakes or carelessness to equipment or materials.
• Working in a diverse team environment.
• Any other duties as appropriate and required.
  
  

Key Job Responsibilities

• Concentrated mental and visual attention in laying out or otherwise performing complex work to very close limits of high accuracy and quality; or in coordinating a high degree of manual dexterity with close visual attention for sustained periods.
• Prevent loss which may result from negligent inspection or testing; from spoilage or wastage of raw or in process materials.
• Interpret blueprints; operate electrical power tools and pneumatic power tools as well as following a scope of work.
• Must be able to set cribbing, hydraulic jacks and safety jack stands to lift electric shovels.
• Must possess mechanical troubleshooting with diagnostic equipment.
• Knowledge on how to align couples on motors, transfer cases and gearboxes.
• Extensive knowledge with troubleshooting skills in hydraulics and mechanical components.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Use of advanced trade mathematics.
• Ability to interpret and understand complicated drawings, specifications, charts and tables and handbook formulas.
• Ability to use all varieties of precision measuring instruments.
• Equivalent to complete accredited apprenticeship in a recognized trade, craft or occupation; or equivalent to a 1 year technical college education, is a plus.
• Over 5 years in similar job experience.
  
  

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.