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Field Service Welder - Earthmoving

Thompson Tractor Company, Inc.
United States, Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Jun 23, 2026
Description

Field Welders are responsible for welding, fabricating, buildup and repairing heavy equipment and parts in a field environment. Must maintain the ability to troubleshoot and function as a welder with little or no direction and/or assistance.

Essential Responsibilities & Expectations



  • Adheres to and follows all applicable and required safety standards and procedures
  • Weld/salvage parts on frames, engines, hydraulic systems, attachments and related power train systems and do all sorts of custom fabrication.
  • Regularly inspects equipment for welding and/salvaging possibilities by visual inspection, and by the use of testing, diagnostic and measuring equipment to determine problems or malfunctions.
  • Able to diagnose and assess to equipment to fabricate repairs.
  • Clean and service all welding machines
  • Orders and return parts for assigned jobs in timely manner
  • Test and adjust components for optimal performance
  • Works independently in a field environment
  • Must have a valid driver's license to be eligible for hire.


Uphold the Core Values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve

Behavior Standard



  • Maintain a work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that represents the Thompson Tractor brand by demonstrating that you can get along with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
  • Proper and regular attendance required


Qualifications
Education



  • High school diploma or the equivalent


Experience

A minimum of one (1) year's work experience involving mechanical repairs or a combination of relevant experience and equivalent technical education is required. Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required.

Preferred



  • Med Card
  • CDL
  • MVR (required)


Skills and Competencies



  • Intermediate engine, transmission, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic, and repair skills
  • Written communication skills
  • Basic computer skills


Job Training



  • Area specific technical training
  • OSHA and MSHA required training
  • Vendor technical sites (Infocast, Liftnet, SIMSi, etc.)


Safety Summary
Working Conditions

Work is normally performed in a Service Department shop. Exposure to physical risk and all-weather conditions is associated with this position. Standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time is often required.

Physical Requirements



  • Speaking
  • Listening
  • Writing
  • Typing
  • Reaching
  • Kneeling
  • Grasping
  • Stooping
  • Lifting to 75 lbs.
  • Climbing on ladders
  • Climbing on equipment
  • Crawling under equipment


Job Hazards



  • Material handling lifting
  • Chemicals
  • Construction
  • Cranes and hoisting
  • Noise
  • Eye
  • Slips and falls
  • Moving machinery
  • Stationary machinery
  • Respiratory
  • Laceration
  • Amputation
  • Strains and sprains
  • Heat exhaustion


Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualifications
Education
High School or Equivalent (required)
Experience
A minimum of one (1) year's work experience involving mechanical repairs or a combination of relevant experience and equivalent technical education is required. (required)
Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills are required. (required)
Licenses & Certifications
CDL Class B (preferred)
Driver's License Personal (required)
MVR Required (required)
Skills
  • Customer Service (preferred)
  • Verbal Communication (preferred)
  • Written Communication (preferred)
  • Technical (preferred)
  • Mechanical (preferred)


  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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