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

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 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

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Welder/Fabricator