Welder - Journeyman

Broward County Public Schools • Oakland Park, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

To perform skilled work in all types of gas and electric welding including fabrication and repairs to existing equipment in a responsible and accurate manner.

Requirements

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Five (5) years of recent professionally paid work experience as a welder.
• Knowledge of prints and drawings and ability to fabricate items from such drawings.
• Ability to do various types of welding, such as: electric, gas, heliarc, PAC (Plasma Arch Cutting) using PCU (Plasma Cutting Unit), MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas).
• Thorough knowledge of all types of metal and proper methods of welding each metal.
• Considerable knowledge of all equipment in the welding shop.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy materials.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• Computer skills as required for the position.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work in all types of gas and electric welding.
• Fabricate and repair existing equipment.
• Order material and maintain records with emphasis on safety and cost of each project.
• Fabricate sheet metal, including duct work and specialty items.
• Operate portable welding equipment away from the shop.
• Assume responsibility and effect repairs without assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED