Mechanic

Date:  Mar 21, 2025
Location:  Billings, MT, US, 59105
Req ID:  32091
Onsite or Remote:  Onsite Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing customer value 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

The mechanic will work directly under the supervision of a Leadperson and/or Supervisor in a shop or field environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• The primary focus is on a safe work environment and employing safe work practices consistently.
• Assessing equipment repair needs and repair processes.
• Equipment component rebuilds and gear box rebuilds.
• Processing parts (inspect, clean, deem reusable or scrap).
• Working in a diverse team environment.
•  Assessing equipment repair needs and repair processes.
• Laying out and performing repairs with accuracy and quality without supervision.
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and performing repairs to assigned tooling.
• Ability to understand the scope of a job and direct multiple people in the completion of the job.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly and engineering prints.
• Ability to drive process and/or design improvements.
• Work with QA/QC to develop best practices.
• Able to become:
• Forklift Task Trained
• Fire Extinguisher Task Trained
• Confined Space Task Trained
• LOTO Task Trained
• Fall Protection Task Trained
• Crane Task Trained
• Certified Rigging
• MSHA Certified Underground
• General Knowledge of mining equipment.
• Use of Laser Aligner, Micrometer, Caliper, and Bore Gauges without supervision.
• Advanced Print Reading.
• Moderate physical demand, continuous lifting or moving light weight to moderate weight materials and working in difficult work positions.
• Current valid Driver’s License
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical job requirements.
• Consistently promotes Komatsu’s safety culture, which includes but is not limited to:
• Understands and complies with all established Cardinal Rules. Working safely, promoting the safety of coworkers.
• Constantly looking for ways to improve and maintain a safe working environment by completing FLRA’s, Near Miss Cards and Safety Observations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Trade School Sertificate and minimum 1-3  years job specific mechanical rebuild experience.
• Application of advanced trades mathmatics.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and handbook formulas.
• Proficient use of precision measuring instruments: mag particle tester, micrometer, laser aligner, caliper, and bore gauges with no supervision.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairs on hydraulic and electrical components.
• Competent with welding/cutting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the customer and meet billable hours targets.
• Flexible work schedule.