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Welder/Fabricator-March 2024
Hyattsville
Mar 29, 2026
About Welder/Fabricator

  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

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