Skilled Welder, Facilities Maintenance & Repairs

Young World Physical Education; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Falls Independent School District is seeking a Welder for the Maintenance department in Wichita Falls, Texas. The role reports to the Facility Trades Supervisor and is non-exempt with a pay grade of Auxiliary 6, 260 days.

The Welder will perform skilled welding on equipment and structures, read blueprints, and maintain tools while following safety precautions. The position requires at least three years of welding experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Three years of welding experience, including a working knowledge of the practices, materials, methods and the tools of the welding trade.
• High school diploma or GED and a valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled welding work in equipment repair and construction.
• Performs cutting and welding operations on structural steel, machinery and equipment using acetylene and electric ARC welding equipment.
• Brazes various non-ferrous metals.
• Sharpens and tempers tools.
• Fabricates special tools and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment and materials.
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure area are clean.
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete projects.
• Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds and equipment following established inspection procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Regular Attendance.

Skills

Welding

Blueprints reading

Safety awareness

Heavy lifting

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas driver’s license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Propane torch

Welding equipment

Job description

Wichita Falls Independent School District is seeking a Welder for the Maintenance department in Wichita Falls, Texas. The role reports to the Facility Trades Supervisor and is non-exempt with a pay grade of Auxiliary 6, 260 days.

The Welder will perform skilled welding on equipment and structures, read blueprints, and maintain tools while following safety precautions. The position requires at least three years of welding experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a Texas driver’s license.