Welder - Technical Services

Job Responsibilities

• Performs needed welding jobs on equipment and machinery.
• Maintains and performs routine preventive maintenance and repair to existing machinery, buildings and equipment.
• Designs, fabricates and installs welded items like staircases, platforms and ramps.
• Fabricates miscellaneous items from raw material to improve or better NTMWD equipment and infrastructure.
• Maintains records of work using District provided software, logging time, materials and equipment usage.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure efficient and correct work.
• Observes safe work practices through proper use of safety equipment and procedures including permit required confined space entry and lock out tag out.
• Works with and alongside Mechanical Staff to complete assigned jobs.
• Participates in a rotational “ONCALL” shift status to respond to NTMWD repairs outside of normal business hours.
• Remains current on all safety training and up to date with varied welding techniques.

Job Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• One-year experience in various forms of welding, including but not limited to; fabrication, pipeline and structural welding.
• Must be able to obtain a Certified Welder certification through the American Welding Society or an accredited source within 12 months.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Working knowledge of Welding practices including SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MiG), GTAW (Tig), along with using a cutting torch safely and effectively.
• Must be able to work safely around cranes and understand limits, field of view and safe zones.
• Must understand and have ability to operate all welding equipment including welders, plasma cutters, torches and metal cutting tools safely.
• Must have the basic knowledge and understanding of how to use a computer.
• Become proficient in the use of the District Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials.
• Must be comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces and in all weather.
• Must have the ability to read operations and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints and safety data sheets.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced safety-focused environment.