Mechanic (Day Shift) - Shop (Virginia, MN, US, 55792) - Military Veterans
at Komatsu
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.
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.
Virginia, MN
Our purpose: Creating value through manufacturing and technology innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, businesses and our planet thrive together
Our values:
Ambition: With a ‘challenging spirit’ and without fear of failure, we innovate and always aspire to do more
Perseverance: Even when the work is difficult, we remain committed to our promises and reliably carry them through to completion
Collaboration: Creating value comes from teamwork, inclusion, respect, diversity and a win-win approach to all relationships
Authenticity: To earn and maintain trust, we always act with sincerity, integrity and honesty, and communicate transparently
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.
The Komatsu North America Mining Distribution and Service group is a critical part of our Komatsu global organization. We, sell, install, service, provide parts and rebuild equipment, as well as provide digital solutions for our customers. In the United States, we have a presence in 16 states across the US with 30 primary sites. We have approximately 1,200 employees.
Our group supports field operations at the customer mine sites as well as shop operations at the Distribution and Service Centers. A large part of our workforce focuses includes technical trades.
SLQDC (Safety, Law, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) represents the order of priority for all Komatsu Employees when making decisions. Safety always comes first. In addition to Komatsu standards, our operations follow all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration), DOT (Department of Transportation), Customer, and all federal, state, and local guidelines.