Heavy Equipment Welder & Fabricator

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Premium credits

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation seeks a Welder/Fabricator at the Augusta Fleet Headquarters to fabricate, repair and maintain heavy equipment and fleet components. You will read blueprints, perform welding and metal fabrication, and supervise others on welding tasks as needed.

Candidates should have two years of welding and fabrication experience, knowledge of shop equipment, and the ability to work in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Two years of welding and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of metallurgical science.
• Ability to read technical handbooks.
• Licensing: Maine Class B CDL with air endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structures and parts from blueprints.
• Perform welding and metal fabrication on heavy construction equipment.
• Disassemble and assemble heavy equipment drive trains.
• Provide supervision to others performing welding tasks.

Skills

Welding techniques

Fabrication

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

Tools

Hydraulic brakes

Band saws

Overhead cranes

Presses

Shop equipment

Job description

The Maine Department of Transportation seeks a Welder/Fabricator at the Augusta Fleet Headquarters to fabricate, repair and maintain heavy equipment and fleet components. You will read blueprints, perform welding and metal fabrication, and supervise others on welding tasks as needed.

Candidates should have two years of welding and fabrication experience, knowledge of shop equipment, and the ability to work in varied conditions.