Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Functional Title
Welder

Recruitment Category Type
Standard

Functional Category
Production

Grade
UH.14

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Requisition Number
25-0141

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Level
Non-Management

Job Code
N/A

Job Description Summary

Organization Name
Industrial Assets Maintenance

Reports to
Section Manager, Trades Shop

Full or Part Time
Full Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or Temporary
Regular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday
6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Position Location
Bladensburg

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The Welder performs highly skilled work in repairing, modifying, and fabricating equipment at water and sewer plants, pumping stations, pipelines, and depots. This position also designs, develops, and constructs structural steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and cast-iron assemblies, equipment, and special tools, creates work orders, and document work in the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

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 trades 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/Welder

OR

• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• 6G and/or 4G Welding certificate
• 2+ years experience as an Industrial Fabricator/Welder

Additional Requirements

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

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

• 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
$24.56 - $41.63 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
02/25/2025

Open Until Filled
No

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.