Welder

St Croix County•Baldwin, WI

2d•$29 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: This position performs welding, metal fabrication, and mechanical repair work on vehicles, equipment, and facilities. The position supports shop operations through fabrication, installation, diagnostics, and maintenance of mechanical and hydraulic systems. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to repair and modify equipment as necessary. Performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. Rebuilds, repairs, and fabricates equipment and components requiring cutting, welding, machining, and mechanical repair. Performs repair and maintenance on vehicles, heavy equipment, bridges, signs, posts, guardrails, culverts, and other infrastructure components. Diagnoses mechanical issues and performs necessary repairs on engines, hydraulic systems, and related equipment components. Repairs and services tools, machinery, and shop equipment using appropriate welding and mechanical techniques. Maintains and repairs welding equipment, shop tools, and machinery in proper working condition. Adapts and installs equipment to meet operational needs, including mounting plows, truck boxes, and hydraulic systems. Installs, routes, and repairs hydraulic hoses, lines, pumps, valves, cylinders, and tanks. Performs preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. Assists mechanics with equipment and vehicle maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. Transports equipment to and from job sites and performs field repairs as needed. Maintains inventory of materials and supplies related to welding and mechanical repairs. Maintain cleanliness and organization of shop and work areas. Provides support to mechanical staff and other department personnel as required. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES This section details the essential competencies required to perform the job effectively, including a mix of technical knowledge, practical skills, and personal attributes. Knowledge of welding techniques, methods, and practices used in fabrication and repair of equipment and infrastructure. Knowledge of mechanical systems including engines, hydraulics, and basic electrical components. Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems. Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices for vehicles and heavy equipment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. Knowledge of operation and maintenance of shop equipment and tools. Ability to safely operate equipment and machinery in various working conditions. Ability to perform physical tasks associated with welding and mechanical repair work. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision. Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude. Knowledge of workplace safety practices and use of personal protective equipment. LANGUAGE SKILLS This section outlines the communication abilities necessary for effective performance. These skills reflect the need to interact with the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a clear, professional, and effective manner. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals, including the public, colleagues, and supervisors. Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from complex documents such as laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and reports. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to read and interpret measurements, perform basic geometric calculations, and apply math in mechanical, welding, and fabrication tasks. REASONING ABILITY This section outlines the cognitive skills required to perform the job effectively. This includes the ability to apply logic, make decisions, solve problems, and understand complex information. Ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to make decisions that are sound, well-informed, and timely, even in stressful situations. Ability to analyze situations, consider various perspectives, anticipate potential issues, and make recommendations or decisions based on logical reasoning. Ability to interpret complex information, recognize patterns, and understand the implications of actions or decisions. Ability to think conceptually and understand the relationships between ideas that are not immediately obvious. PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work frequently requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to handle, feel, and perform fine motor skills and repetitive motions, and occasionally requires standing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting with hands and arms overhead or below the waist. Sufficient vision to perform tasks such as reading documents, operating vehicles, or working with detailed data. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels for tasks such as communicating with the public, colleagues, or over the phone. Ability to sit for periods time, stand, bend and lift to handle parts and supplies and use judgment to get help in moving or handling supplies. Work frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working in or with traffic and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to vibration. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is in outside weather conditions and in a mechanical shop environment. Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other highway related emergencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS One-year certificate/diploma from an accredited welding program and three (3) years of welding and mechanical repair experience; OR at least five (5) years of experience in welding, fabrication, and repair of construction equipment and machinery. Experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems including troubleshooting, installation, and repair, preferred. Valid Driver's License required. Class A or B CDL with H and N endorsement must be obtained within one (1) year from date of hire. Flagger certification and HazMat certification preferred. Appointment is conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

One-year certificate/diploma from an accredited welding program and three (3) years of welding and mechanical repair experience; OR at least five (5) years of experience in welding, fabrication, and repair of construction equipment and machinery.
Knowledge of welding techniques, methods, and practices used in fabrication and repair of equipment and infrastructure.
Knowledge of mechanical systems including engines, hydraulics, and basic electrical components.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices for vehicles and heavy equipment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of shop equipment and tools.
Ability to safely operate equipment and machinery in various working conditions.
Ability to perform physical tasks associated with welding and mechanical repair work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of workplace safety practices and use of personal protective equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals, including the public, colleagues, and supervisors.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from complex documents such as laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and reports.
Ability to read and interpret measurements, perform basic geometric calculations, and apply math in mechanical, welding, and fabrication tasks.
Ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to make decisions that are sound, well-informed, and timely, even in stressful situations.
Ability to analyze situations, consider various perspectives, anticipate potential issues, and make recommendations or decisions based on logical reasoning.
Ability to interpret complex information, recognize patterns, and understand the implications of actions or decisions.
Ability to think conceptually and understand the relationships between ideas that are not immediately obvious.
Valid Driver's License required.
Class A or B CDL with H and N endorsement must be obtained within one (1) year from date of hire.
Appointment is conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems including troubleshooting, installation, and repair, preferred.
Flagger certification and HazMat certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Rebuilds, repairs, and fabricates equipment and components requiring cutting, welding, machining, and mechanical repair.
Performs repair and maintenance on vehicles, heavy equipment, bridges, signs, posts, guardrails, culverts, and other infrastructure components.
Diagnoses mechanical issues and performs necessary repairs on engines, hydraulic systems, and related equipment components.
Repairs and services tools, machinery, and shop equipment using appropriate welding and mechanical techniques.
Maintains and repairs welding equipment, shop tools, and machinery in proper working condition.
Adapts and installs equipment to meet operational needs, including mounting plows, truck boxes, and hydraulic systems.
Installs, routes, and repairs hydraulic hoses, lines, pumps, valves, cylinders, and tanks.
Performs preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Assists mechanics with equipment and vehicle maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Transports equipment to and from job sites and performs field repairs as needed.
Maintains inventory of materials and supplies related to welding and mechanical repairs.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of shop and work areas.
Provides support to mechanical staff and other department personnel as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.