General Summary

The Welder / Fabricator performs 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated : 2024-05-06