Welder - DCOPS (Heavy Equipment Services)

Grade 18 - Starting hourly rate: $26.46. Rate of pay depends on qualifications. Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Welder is responsible for providing fabrication, modification, design, welding, cutting and repairs of metal equipment. Welds and repairs safety implements of equipment and makes necessary field service calls for projects and occasionally for emergency service. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Fabricates, modifies, and designs metal modification of equipment, industrial plants, buildings and infrastructures. • Installs and repairs parts and upholds safety standards of industrial machinery implements and equipment. • Applies shielded metal arc and inert gas welding processes in compliance with the American Welding Society and American Society of Mechanical Engineers Welding Codes. • Operates portable welding rig for field repairs and service work to equipment, industrial plants or infield repairs. • Reads technical drawings, plans and material specifications. • Allocates and inventories steel stock and shop supplies. • Performs other duties assigned. DECISION MAKING • This position works under general supervision and takes individual initiative to plan and perform work daily and weeks at a time. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Three years of shop and industrial field service work in welding, fabrication, fitting and cutting including Gas Metal Arc welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Inert Gas (GTAW) welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) to accomplish welding on all types of metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, pipe and steel. • Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License. • Valid 6G certification (American Welding Society) or obtain within 120 days of hire. • Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Vocational school in welding, fabrication and fitting. • CWI (Certified Welding Inspector). • Confined Space Welding training. • Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheets and database. JOB DIMENSIONS • Ability to establish and maintain contact with internal and external customers, contractors, vendors and regulatory agencies. • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity. Working conditions are primarily in a shop/outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. Required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. May operate a company vehicle or equipment on a daily basis. May be required to work other than regular daytime schedule such as overtime, shift work, rotating shifts and emergency response.