Blanchard Machinery - Columbia - Technician Jobs in West Columbia, SC

The Field Machinist/Welder is responsible for fabricating and repairing components in the field and shop sites. 

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results. 

Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

• Competitive Pay.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies
• Opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and operation of a variety of field machining equipment, including services such as pipe beveling and cutting, line boring, flange facing, among other creative applications.
• Read prints, viewing dimensions and samples to repair and/or assemble metal parts.  
• Assemble all components with the help of power and hand tools.  
• Re-machine parts to repair and maintains critical dimensions.  
• Use stationary and portable boring equipment and machine tools as well as multiple other types of tooling to meet specific job needs. 
• Aligning gear cases and motors. 
• Heat treating parts as required. 
• Testing the hardness of materials. 
• Demonstrate the ability to use N.D.T (Magnetic particle and die penetrant). 
• Inspects completed work to determine structural soundness and fit to mechanical part.  
• Ensure proper dimensions, compliance and tolerance levels of finished product is defect free.  
• Cleans and maintains portable machining and welding equipment. 
• Complete all job responsibilities while adhering to all safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency required.   
• 3+ years of experience working on heavy equipment as Field Technician required. 
• Valid CDL license and a safe driving record required. 
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures is required. 
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating and maintenance service manuals. 
• Possess knowledge in various areas, including gearing, bearings, seals, bushings, and hydraulics. 
• Must have a complete set of tools capable of working in and around heavy equipment. 
• Must be proficient in welding and cutting of all types 
• Possess a proficient understanding of metallurgy and its application to machining 
• Able to operate forklifts, overhead cranes and earthmoving equipment is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, organization and ability to prioritize tasks is required.
• Possess strong problem solving skills, have the ability to set and keep priorities and be able to handle stress associated with a fast paced environment and deadlines.

Working Conditions:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work primarily outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.  
• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury and/or hazardous materials. 
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting. 
• Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.  
• Must be able to lift varied weight.  
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities. 
• Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.