Machining Trades III (Welder/Fabricator)- Aurora

State of Colorado • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

The Machining Trades III position will provide mechanical support to CDOT by installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing heavy equipment and service vehicles to ensure transportation maintenance specialists' safe and productive operation. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Design and fabricate special tools, parts, and attachments for equipment, as well as equipment repair for maintenance patrols; Evaluate whether component/part can be repaired or must be replaced. Evaluate whether it is more cost effective and/or timely to buy new component/part or fabricate; Fabricate component/part using a variety of tools/machinery including: mig welder, stick welder, press, iron worker, saw, plasma cutter, compressed oxygen-acetylene cutter, lathe, milling machine, grinders, mag drill, scraper, etc; Provide mechanical repairs include the use of percussion tools and specialized testing and calibration instruments; Knowledgeable of different metals and alloys as well as the other welding rods and their applications; Able to complete specialized and complex welding projects; must be able to weld in all positions (e.g horizontal, vertical, overhead); Repair damaged equipment, such as snowplows, vehicle frames, wings, sanders, truck frames, mowers, loader buckets, pipes, fuel tanks, and hydraulic tanks; Perform maintenance on various small engines, pumps, and hand tools; Repair structures such as bridge expansion joints, bridge railing, cattle guards, and drainage grates; Schedule equipment for repairs; coordinate with shop and vendors for exceptional repairs, warranty work, recall notices, and for compensating for work overload; Research equipment work order history to aid in diagnostics and prescribed repairs; order parts, supplies, and materials for the repair equipment; Prepare work orders and audit work orders entirely and accurately using SAP; Travel to remote shop locations to include roadside assistance; often in adverse weather/road conditions to perform repairs on CDOT equipment; Maintain current knowledge of and abide by all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment; Provide information, education, and guidance to equipment operators as needed; Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of skilled work experience in machining, fabricating, maintaining, welding, and/or installing precision devices.
• At least one year of experience working with a CNC plasma cutter.
• Current certification in MIG, TIG, and ARC welding.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the job description.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Extensive experience designing and fabricating parts and special tools.
• Ability to weld in various positions and with different materials.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate special tools, parts, and attachments for equipment.
• Evaluate whether component/part can be repaired or must be replaced.
• Fabricate component/part using a variety of tools/machinery.
• Provide mechanical repairs using percussion tools and specialized testing instruments.
• Repair damaged equipment such as snowplows and vehicle frames.
• Perform maintenance on various small engines, pumps, and hand tools.
• Repair structures such as bridge expansion joints and drainage grates.
• Schedule equipment for repairs and coordinate with vendors.
• Research equipment work order history for diagnostics.
• Prepare and audit work orders using SAP.
• Travel to remote locations for roadside assistance.
• Maintain knowledge of safety laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance to equipment operators.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• PERA retirement and optional PERA plans such as 401K.
• Generous paid time off package including annual, sick, and holiday leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling.
• Wellness programs and employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees