Fabrication Technician

City of Bellevue•Bellevue, NE

12d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled work in fabrication, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and equipment. Work may include but is not limited to the fabrication, repair, painting and modification of new and existing equipment. Skilled welding and the understanding of vehicle electrical and hydraulic systems is a crucial part of this position. Perform duties on an on-call basis as needed.

Requirements

Knowledge of the standard procedures, methods, tools and materials of the metal working trades.
Knowledge of the properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals encountered in fabrication work.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices.
Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment and materials common to the metal work trades.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints and sketches; and to work from oral or written instructions.
Skill in maintaining effective work relationships with supervisors, subordinates and associates.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
High school diploma or the equivalent.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operators’ license at the time of hire and maintain throughout the course of employment.
Must obtain a Commercial Drivers’ License within six months of hire and maintain throughout the course of employment.
Must possess and maintain National Safety Council Forklift Training Certification.
Must have successfully completed the following courses (or acceptable equivalent certification): Hydraulics, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
2 – 4 years employment experience in welding fabrication.

Nice To Haves

Experience or training in equipment, electrical and hydraulics preferred.

Responsibilities

Makes repairs and modifications to broken pieces of equipment including snowplows, truck cabs, fuel tankers, automotive bodies and other equipment.
Performs equipment fabrication on vehicle accessories as necessary, including flat beds, snow plows, and sand spreaders.
Prepares equipment and vehicles for painting by sandblasting; paints equipment and vehicles; hard surfaces earth moving equipment.
Modifies and installs hydraulic systems in various vehicles and equipment.
Operates acetylene, arc, heliarc, TIG and MIG welders; cutters; grinders; power presses; drill presses; plasma cutters; and various other hand, power tools and fabrication equipment.
Operates City vehicles, safely and in compliance with traffic laws and regulations, in the performance of job duties.
Perform set up, program calculations, maintenance and repairs of brine spray systems on trucks.
Perform maintenance and repairs of brine mixing tanks.
Attendance at the assigned work location is an essential function.
Performs related duties as directed or as the situation dictates.