Lead Welder (Level 1)

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13697434 Purpose:** To perform various welding and related tasks such as gas\ welding, wire feed welding, ARC welding, aluminum welding,\ cutting, and grinding.\ Responsible to:** Maintenance Supervisor\Salary:** Licensed Trade Hourly Rate Schedule, Level 1\ Classification of Employment: Non-Exempt\ Date: July 2019\ Qualifications:**\ Must possess knowledge and skills regarding all types of welding and hold\ appropriate certifications.\ Valid Kansas drivers license.Essential Functions:**\ Knowledge, Skill and Abilities\ Maintain school buildings in top condition to ensure full and\ productive use of district facilities.\ Fabricate equipment by cutting, burning and welding various\ metals.\ Repair equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate\ welding equipment.\ Communicate effectively with all members of the school district.\ Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded. Set up, assembles, and\ tack-weld parts.\ Build up worn or defective surfaces.\ Use burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material\ to size and shape.\ Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.\ May be assigned to dismantle or cut up obsolete machinery, setting\ aside parts for scrap dealer.\ Require skills in manufacturing and dismantling as well as repair\ work.\ Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions a.** Must be able to work with precision and control where damage\ could be considerable.\ Requires considerable lifting, stooping, bending.\ Requires climbing and balancing.\ Exposure to gases and fumes due to welding.\ Requires the use of protective equipment and clothing.\ Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.\ Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.General Responsibilities:**\ Fabricate, manufacture and dismantle job-related materials.\ Read and understand general blue prints.\ Conduct ongoing maintenance on tools and equipment.\ Coordinate work orders to personnel assigned to work in weld shop, and set\ a good example by creating a safe work environment.\ Give accurate and complete information on maintenance work orders.\ Assist in snow removal from school district building walkways, entrances and\ parking areas.\ Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.\ Adhere to all district health and safety policies.\ Operate district equipment including vehicles in order to perform assigned\ tasks.\ Other duties assigned by the maintenance supervisor, which are consistent\ with the general requirements of the position.