Welder

About the role

Under general supervision, performs skilled work at the journey level in Mig & Tig acetylene and electric arc welding, brazing, and metal cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. May exercise functional supervision.

Responsibilities

• Pre-heats and cleans metals.
• Lays out, cuts, and fits materials for welding.
• Welds machinery and equipment using Mig & Tig acetylene or electric arc welding equipment.
• Performs cutting and welding operations on structural steel, pipe and fitting, crankcases, radiators, tanks, brackets, truck frames, and automotive bodies which may require frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Brazes various non-ferrous metals.
• Inspects, brushes, and grinds welds.
• Performs general repair work on graders, draglines, and other road equipment.
• Operating the tools and equipment of the welding trade.
• Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, working drawings, and broken parts assisting colleagues when needed.
• Lays out welding work and makes simple estimates of time and material requirements.
• Designs and fabricates metal items and equipment as necessary.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Three (3) years of welding experience.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Ability to construct items using blueprints or drawings.
• One (1) year of experience using a work order system, such as SAP.

Skills

• Knowledge of all tools, equipment, techniques, terminology, and materials of the welding trade, to include cost of materials.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety procedures and equipment as they apply to the welding trade.
• Knowledge of metallurgy.
• Knowledge of basic design practices.
• Skill in operating tools used in the welding trade, including chop saws, band saws, drill press, bench and angle grinder, welding machines, cutting torches, acetylene welding equipment, electric hand tools, standard hand tools, rotary hammers, and jack hammers.
• Skill in operating equipment used in the welding trade, to include tractors, forklifts, versa-lifts, and high rangers.
• Skill in working under minimal supervision.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Skill in making decisions and prioritizing assignments.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in reading plans and blueprints.
• Skill in performing all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday. Shifts are subject to change to accommodate seasonal adjustments, evening coverage, weekends, and holiday shiftwork based on department needs.