Welder (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Unclassified Position)
About The Position
The Welder provides assistance to journey-, lead-, and supervisory-level welders performing fabrication, repairs, and modifications to various equipment. The role performs welding, fabrication, and maintenance on light and heavy equipment, including diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining COD equipment to support daily operations. The position prepares projects by analyzing work orders, prints, completed assemblies, material requirements, and welding techniques. It gathers equipment and materials, orders supplies and gases, and interprets schematics. It completes welds through cleaning, preparing, cutting, burning, and welding pieces; inspects and tests results; and maintains records of work. The Welder also maintains and troubleshoots equipment, supports a safe work environment, develops welding knowledge through training and technical publications, assists colleagues, and performs other assigned work.
Requirements
- One year of welding experience; a welding certificate from a trade school meets the experience and education requirements.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Knowledge of welding methods, practices, and principles.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and standards.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
- Ability to work with various equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
- Oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform welding, fabrication, and maintenance work on light and heavy equipment.
- Prepare welding projects by analyzing work orders, prints, and assemblies; calculating requirements; studying metals; and determining welding techniques.
- Gather welding equipment and materials, order supplies and gases, and read and interpret project schematics.
- Clean, prepare, cut, burn, and weld pieces; select appropriate welding methods; set up assemblies; and measure accurately.
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain COD equipment to support daily operations.
- Inspect and test welds and document welding work through forms, reports, logs, and records.
- Maintain welding equipment by following instructions and procedures, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and arranging repairs.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy welding environment in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and legal regulations; alert others to potential concerns.
- Improve job knowledge through training, professional development classes, and technical publications.
- Support colleagues and organizational success, including helping others accomplish work results.
- Perform other work as needed or assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits are mentioned, but specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
