Lead Welder (Level 1)

Derby Public Schools; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby Public Schools in Kansas is seeking a skilled welder to perform various welding tasks within the maintenance shop. The role involves fabricating, repairing, and dismantling equipment, reading blueprints, and maintaining school facilities.

The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires adherence to safety policies. The ideal candidate will have welding certifications, knowledge of different welding methods, and a valid Kansas driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge and skills regarding all types of welding and hold appropriate certifications.
• Valid Kansas driver's license.
• Read and understand general blue prints.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, manufacture and dismantle job-related materials.
• Read and understand general blue prints.
• Coordinate work orders to personnel assigned to work in weld shop.
• Operate district equipment including vehicles to perform assigned tasks.

Skills

Welding skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

Welding certification

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13697434

• Purpose:** To perform various welding and related tasks such as gas
  

welding, wire feed welding, ARC welding, aluminum welding,
cutting, and grinding.

• Responsible to:** Maintenance Supervisor
• Salary:** Licensed Trade Hourly Rate Schedule, Level 1
  

Classification of Employment: Non-Exempt
Date: July 2019

• Qualifications:**
• Must possess knowledge and skills regarding all types of welding and

hold
appropriate certifications.

• Valid Kansas drivers license.
• Essential Functions:**
• Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
• Maintain school buildings in top condition to ensure full and
  

productive use of district facilities.

• Fabricate equipment by cutting, burning and welding various
  

metals.

• Repair equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate
  

welding equipment.

• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district.
• Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded. Set up, assembles, and
  

tack-weld parts.

• Build up worn or defective surfaces.
• Use burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material
  

to size and shape.

• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• May be assigned to dismantle or cut up obsolete machinery, setting
  

aside parts for scrap dealer.

• Require skills in manufacturing and dismantling as well as repair
  

work.

• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.
  

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• a.** Must be able to work with precision and control where damage
  

could be considerable.

• Requires considerable lifting, stooping, bending.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Exposure to gases and fumes due to welding.
• Requires the use of protective equipment and clothing.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
• General Responsibilities:**
• Fabricate, manufacture and dismantle job-related materials.
• Read and understand general blue prints.
• Conduct ongoing maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Coordinate work orders to personnel assigned to work in weld shop,
  

and set
a good example by creating a safe work environment.

• Give accurate and complete information on maintenance work orders.
• Assist in snow removal from school district building walkways,
  

entrances and
parking areas.

• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.
• Operate district equipment including vehicles in order to perform
  

assigned
tasks.

• Other duties assigned by the maintenance supervisor, which are
  

consistent
with the general requirements of the position.