Position Information

　　Functional TitleWelder/Fabricator

　　Recruitment Category TypeStandard

　　Functional CategoryProduction

　　GradeUH.14

　　FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

　　Requisition Number24-0207

　　Number of Vacancies1

　　Job LevelNon-Management

　　Job CodeN/A

　　Job Description Summary

　　Organization NameIndustrial Assets Maintenance

　　Reports toSection Manager, Trades Shop

　　Full or Part TimeFull Time

　　If Part Time how many hours per week

　　Regular or TemporaryRegular

　　Position End Date (if temporary)

　　Work Schedule

　　Monday-Friday 6:00-2:30

　　Overtime when required

　　Position LocationHyattsville

　　Position Summary Information

　　General Summary

　　TheWelder/Fabricatorperforms highly skilled work in repairing, modifying, and fabricating equipment at water and wastewater plants, pumping stations, pipelines, and depots. Designs, develops, and constructs structural steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and cast-iron assemblies, equipment, and special tools. Creates work orders and documents work computer system. Assists other trade groups with minimal supervision.

　　Essential Functions

　　Fabricates a variety of metal equipment and structures from blueprints and own drawings

　　Welds interior and exterior of field pipelines

　　Programs and operates CNC equipment using Carveco and Shop Data software

　　Makes necessary repairs to heavy equipment and trailers

　　Installs antennas, devices, and safety equipment on elevated tanks

　　Modifies, repairs, and replaces safety equipment in WSSC Water facilities

　　Makes modifications and repairs to pumps, valves, pipelines, bar screens, rakes all plant-related equipment where needed

　　Drives and operates loaders, backhoes, and other related equipment when making repairs and/or modifications

　　Performs specialized welding on pumps, shafts, gears, and housings of all types of metals

　　Designs and fabricates tools and repair equipment that are unique to the job or piece of equipment

　　Handles, stores, and uses bottled gases that are unique to the job

　　Designs, modifies, and repairs equipment in pumping stations

　　Operates welding truck and maintains the materials, tools, and equipment on the truck

　　Uses skill and knowledge of safe rigging practices in moving and installing equipment

　　Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

　　Other Functions

　　Performs other related duties as assigned

　　Work Environment And Physical Demands

　　Work is performed in a trade shop environment.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

　　Comprehensive knowledge of welding shop and field layout techniques and methods

　　Extensive skill in the use of SMAW , TIG , MIG , and Oxy- Acetylene cutting and welding

　　Ability to operate and perform maintenance on metal shear, metal punch, metal break, metal band saw, metal wet saw, metal bender, metal rollers, grinders, as well as pipe bender and pipe notcher and other metal-working equipment, adhering to safety procedures

　　Experience with rigging and operating overhead cranes

　　Ability to perform all work in a safe and professional manner

　　Ability to work from blueprints or sketches and ideas verbally conveyed by coworkers pertaining to the requested work

　　Ability to work with non-trade employees in solving problems when needed and the ability to work independently or with a team on any given assignment

　　Knowledge and experience in the field of CNC programming and operation

　　Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

　　High School diploma or equivalent

　　4+ years experience as an Industrial Fabricator and Welder

　　OR

　　High School diploma or equivalent

　　6G and/or 4G Welding certificate

　　2 years of experience as an Industrial Fabricator and Welder

　　Additional Requirements

　　Possession of a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points and the ability to obtain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date and maintain it

　　Must obtain a current AWS -D1.1 Welder’s Certificate within the Commission’s 1-year probationary period and maintain it

　　Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work.

　　Preferences

　　Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in metal layout and welding

　　Salary$23.84 - $40.42 per hour

　　Posting Detail Information

　　EEO Statement

　　AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

　　Close Date

　　Open Until FilledYes

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Additional Information

　　All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

　　This is a Union position under a collective bargaining agreement represented by AFSCME Local 2898.

　　Supplemental Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

　　Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?Yes

　　No

　　Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?Yes

　　No

　　Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

　　Yes

　　No

　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　ResumeOptional Documents

　　Cover Letter/Letter of Application