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Shop Welder Technician 3 - Line Bore

HOLT CAT
Aubrey, Texas, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2026

About the role

Job Summary: The Shop Welder - Line Bore Technician 3, performs most welding repairs on heavy construction equipment or related components in a shop environment. Demonstrates a willingness to help in other areas when needed. Must be able to operate proficiently the line bore equipment.

 Essential Functions:

  • Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
  • Demonstrates well developed technical skills and performs most standard machine jobs and repairs
  • Performs all types of machining operations to manufacture, modify, and repair machine parts, equipment, and components
  • Lays out tasks, reads and interprets blueprints and technical publications, designs and draws working sketches
  • Works as a member of a team to provide basic mechanical services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals
  • Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
  • Maintains all company equipment, tools, and work areas in a good, clean, and working order
  • Performs tasks under indirect supervision and often helps other Machinists on large jobs
  • Provides significant task and behavior-oriented supervision to other Machinists
  • Provides assistance, coaching, and mentoring to other Machinists
  • Prepares service reports and any other necessary paperwork
  • Examines workpieces for defects to ensure conformance with specifications
  • Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations
  • Actively participates in observations and safety meetings
  • Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
  • Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
  • Performs other duties as assigned       

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
  • Knowledge of current computer software, CAT SIS, and ability to teach others
  • Knowledge of line boring process-3 years experience required
  • Excellent work habits, accuracy, attention to detail, and quality of work
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective influencing skills which include motivating and developing customers and employees
  • Time management skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to do math problems and geometric problems
  • Ability to read blueprints and OEM specifications
  • Ability to help quote jobs and give time frames on task
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines to ensure quality work
  • Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, machine tools, and equipment to help perform the job
  • Ability to read ID and OD Mics and teach others
  • Ability to perform moderate to advanced welding and torch cutting
  • Ability to be self-starting and self-motivated
  • Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures
  • Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands in order to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
  • Ability to read, write, and understand schematics, blueprints and manufacture specifications
  • Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences 
  • Must own a large assortment of tools to perform repairs and jobs
  • Has met HDSI requirements for preceding Machinist levels; Ability to model and teach Holt’s VBL Culture
  • Ongoing Safety Training

 Education and Experience:

  •  High school diploma or equivalent, accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program preferred.
  • Three years’ of construction machinery welding experience required
  • Three years' of line boring machine experience

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

 Travel:

  •  Up to 10% travel may be required

 Physical Requirements:

  •  Significant amount of time standing,

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