Fleet Maintenance Welder

Ventura County • Ventura, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs arc and gas welding and brazing in the fabrication and repair of fleet vehicles, equipment, and related machinery; performs welding work specific to fleet operations; and related work as required. The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge in welding and brazing techniques, which may include TIG, MIG, and Stick/SMAW, and will be skilled in the operation of a variety of welding equipment to effectively perform repairs involving various automotive, off-road, industrial, and heavy-equipment components. In addition, the ideal candidate will have considerable experience in fleet-related metal fabrication and repair and will be familiar with metals and equipment used in industrial and automotive welding contexts.

Requirements

• Considerable experience in arc, gas and structural welding which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities.
• Two (2) years of industrial, automotive, or equipment-repair welding involving a variety of welding and brazing techniques on a wide range of metals and surfaces.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Class A/Commercial California driver license.
• Must meet requirements for GSA's respiratory protection program.
• Must possess certification for welding.
• Working knowledge of metals, alloys and their physical properties concerning the welding and forging of these materials.
• Working knowledge of materials and methods used in automotive, off-road, and heavy-equipment welding applications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to work independently from written and oral instructions, diagrams, schematics, specifications, and rough drafts.
• Ability to set up and operate various welding equipment and accomplish precision welding or metals, common facility and equipment repair.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an IUOE qualified certification program (e.g., AWS, ASME, or other employer-approved industry-recognized welding qualification programs accepted by the County and IUOE) for a five percent (5%) incentive.
• Educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.
• Bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, modifies, and repairs fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, and related machinery using arc or gas welding equipment.
• Performs structural welding.
• Lays out work or works from blueprints in making parts or devices.
• Builds and repairs racks, brackets, metal housings, guards, and other components used in fleet operations.
• Operates construction, off-road, and automotive equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Certification Pay: 5% incentive for completing an IUOE qualified certification program.
• Educational Incentive: 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on degree completion.
• Bilingual Incentive: Depending on operational need and skill certification.
• Overtime compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed