Welder/Mechanic

Offer Range: $39.34

How We’ll Take Care of You:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Coverage (Employee and SDCC share in cost of coverage)
• Retirement Plans: 403(b) and 457
• Money Purchase Pension Plan (Paid in full by SDCC)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 21 accrued days to be used for vacation and sick paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan (Paid in full by SDCC)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Paid in full by SDCC, with additional voluntary coverage)
• Disability Insurance (Paid in full by SDCC)
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee-Exclusive Discounts (discounts to 250+ retailers through Fun Express & Corporate Shopping)
• Free onsite employee dining during shift at our Tides Cafe
• Union employees should refer to their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for additional details (if applicable)

About The Role:

Settled in the award-winning San Diego Convention Center, the Welder/Mechanic performs the repair and maintenance of Corporation’s equipment and machinery. This includes conducting the day-to-day welding and mechanic shop operations.


This is a Union position with the IBEW Local 569, AFL-CIO. Schedule is determined based on seniority; open availability will be required.


What You Will Do:

• Performs FCAW, GMAW, with knowledge of GTAW, SMAW and the ability to analyze weld types for the project needs.
• Provide creative fabrication solutions for unique job challenges/needs.
• Maintains and repairs Corporation equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, man lifts, generators, company vehicles, chain drive apparatus, electric carts, roll-up doors, folding airwalls, core drilling/anchoring, and tire repairs.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment malfunctions using various testing instruments.
• Responsible for interpreting blueprints/drawings, welding symbols/call outs to complete fabrication projects within drawing requirements.
• Performs repairs on engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes, steering systems, clutches, hydraulics, suspension rebuilds and other components.
• Document all work and assets in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Verifies completed work for conformance with requirements of all applicable building standards/codes.
• Inspects work performed by contractors to ensure work is completed per specifications and building code requirements.
• Identifies and corrects unsafe working conditions with management oversight.
• Cleans, maintains, and services various tools and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Makes or facilitates updates to various drawings and documentation when needed to reflect current systems/configurations.
• Follows maintenance and repair procedures including preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Demonstrates an intermediate or above knowledge of materials, equipment, and tools as it pertains to plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems and/or carpentry work.
• Complies with all Corporation safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Reviews inventory to ensure adequate stock of common items such as gas bottles, welding consumables, etc. and identifies items for purchase.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus successful completion of a craft apprenticeship program or on the job training program providing journeyman level experience; and three years related journeyman level experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license (non-resident students and military must have a valid driver’s license from their U.S. state of residency).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret building drawings, specifications, shop drawings, schematics, manufacturer’s specifications, electrical studies, and other reference material.
• Ability to read and understand various construction/maintenance contracts, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively, with professionalism and courtesy, discuss technical information and respond to questions from individuals or groups of employees, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of numerical representation, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technically diverse instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Robust knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as ERP systems.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maneuver throughout the facility to perform job tasks and work assignments and respond to both emergency and non-emergency situations.
• The employee is regularly required to be mobile to, from, and around the mechanic shop.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work from an elevated platform lift (such as a scissor or boom); handle or feel; reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear clearly. The employee is occasionally required to be stationary.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• The employee must be aware of and use proper personal protection equipment (PPE) necessary to safely complete the assigned task.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; confined spaces; and outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Ability to work a split shift (Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday) to provide appropriate support and interaction to employees and other internal departments.
• The San Diego Convention Center is a 24/7 operation; therefore, hours and days outside of the standard work schedule may be required.

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