Welder - Fabricator

Welder - Fabricator

The current opening is for 3rd shift. However, this posting may be used to fill future vacancies on other shifts. Both 2nd and 3rd shifts receive shift differential and shift assignment incentive pay.

The first review of all applications will be on Monday, August 3, 2026.

A Welder - Fabricator is responsible for performing specialized welding and fabricating duties related to mobile vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance. This classification will also be responsible for specific job-shop welding and fabrication assignments related to the custom operational requests and requirements of all City departments. The welding and fabrication responsibilities are journey-level and include being proficient in multiple welding processes, such as: arc welding (SMAW), metal inert gas (MIG) welding, tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, flux-core welding (FCAW), hard facing, oxygen/acetylene welding, and brazing. The welder must also be proficient in plasma cutting, oxygen/acetylene cutting, tempering, flame straightening, air carbon-arc cutting, sheet metal cutting/bending, iron worker use, and pipe bending.

The types of metals used in the welding process vary due to application and may consist of the following: mild steel, pipe (specialty and galvanized), high carbon steel (AR-400, AR500, and T-1), aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and plastic. Due to the majority of the work being performed on various types of City vehicles and equipment, there is a high potential for exposure to hazardous conditions; proper precautions and safety equipment (including fall protection equipment) must be used.

The Welder - Fabricator must be able to operate a wide variety of City equipment to be able to complete repairs. The Welder - Fabricator may be required to develop time and material estimates for custom fabrication, new vehicle up-fitting, and modifications to City equipment as required. The Welder - Fabricator must be able to calculate time and material required to complete custom fabrications. The Welder - Fabricator must be able to properly interpret welding symbols and complete welding tasks as per blueprint specifications. The equipment being fabricated or repaired shall be completed in accordance with the best known current manufacturing practices relative to design, materials, strength, quality, durability, safety, and workmanship. This work must be completed in accordance with the latest codes, standards, and practices of the industry. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.

The Welder - Fabricator is supervised by a Shop Foreman or Shop Supervisor who reviews work through spot check observation, conferences, problems encountered, and overall results achieved. This position requires the use of independent judgment in selecting the repair methods, equipment, and materials used to accomplish assignments. Employee may be required to work days other than Monday through Friday and are subject to night and swing shift assignments. Incumbents must wear specialized safety equipment, such as respirators and protective clothing in performing duties. Special attention must be used when completing repairs due to potential fire/explosion hazards, including fuels, oils, and compressed natural gas (CNG), and unknown hazards found in the repair of solid waste trucks. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

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Employee Values: Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to considerable (3 - 5 years) journey-level experience in fabrication and welding processes, such as MIG, TIG, SMAW, oxygen/acetylene, and brazing processes. Employees must provide their own hand tools and rollaway box. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification. Must be able to obtain an AWS welding certification on AWS 3G and 4G unlimited within the first year of employment and must maintain certification. Completion of an approved welding trade school program and welding certification in AWS 3G, 4G, FCAW, and SMAW. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Truck Equipment Installation and Repair (E3). CNG vehicle system design and operation training. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 52 familiarization training or classes. Welding safety training or courses, forklift certified, industrial rigging procedure class, fall equipment training, and load securement training or classes.