WELDER 1 - UNDERFILL (ELY, TONOPAH, AND WINNEMUCCA)

Welder Position

***This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***

Job Summary

Welders plan and lay out projects and join metal components of different compositions together using gas welding, arc welding, soldering, and brazing processes to fabricate, strengthen, and/or repair a wide variety of components, equipment, and fixtures.

Essential Qualifications

Completion of an approved welding apprenticeship training program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

The Department of Transportation is seeking to fill a Welder 1 (underfill for a Welder 2) located in Ely, Tonopah, or Winnemucca. Working knowledge of methods, procedures, tools, and equipment used in AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, inner shield, air arc, and acetylene welding; composition, properties, and characteristics of different ferrous metals, nonferrous metals and alloys, fluxes, and other materials used in welding; mathematics sufficient to lay out and design patterns, templates, and jigs. General knowledge of metallurgy; health and safety regulations applicable to the trade. Skill in safely operating and maintaining tools and equipment used in welding; AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, inner shield and acetylene welding, brazing, and soldering; straightening and shaping metal. Ability to: complete written work orders, supply requisitions, and document specifications; read and interpret welding and metallurgy manuals, welding symbols, and blueprints; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; inspect assignments and determine the best welding or repair procedure. NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO UNDERFILL A WELDER 2. INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: methods, procedures, tools, and equipment used in AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, innershield, air arc, and acetylene welding; composition, properties, and characteristics of different ferrous metals, nonferrous metals and alloys, fluxes, and other materials used in welding; mathematics sufficient to lay out and design patterns, templates, and jigs. General knowledge of: metallurgy; health and safety regulations applicable to the trade. Skill in: safely operating and maintaining tools and equipment used in welding; AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, innershield and acetylene welding, brazing, and soldering; straightening and shaping metal. Ability to: complete written work orders, supply requisitions, and document specifications; read and interpret welding and metallurgy manuals, welding symbols, and blueprints; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; inspect assignments and determine the best welding or repair procedure. RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Jon Terrazas at View email address on click.appcast.io

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.