Welder

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); Dallas, Fort Worth (TX, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is seeking a skilled welder to weld, cut, and braze components of the airport infrastructure using gas and electric equipment. You will read blueprints, plan work, and train others in welding techniques as needed.

The role requires experience with Mig, Tig, gas and electric welding, plus ability to lay out dimensions and work with sheet metal components. Expect outdoor shop environments and safety-sensitive responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school curriculum or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of layout and welding experience using Mig, Tig, gas and electric welding and cutting equipment.
• Experience in pipefitting, millwright work and industrial mechanics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes work orders and drawings to determine need for supplies and to establish shop priorities.
• Coordinates work with other shops and departments to clarify scope and criticality of work to be performed.
• Works from blueprints and working drawings to lay out, fabricate, modify or repair a variety of products such as gates, signs, trailer hitches, racks, ducts and cages.
• Lays out reference points and dimensions on sheets, plates, tubes and other structural metal objects.
• Uses measuring instruments to determine dimensions of objects to be fabricated, modified or repaired.
• Uses electric and gas welding equipment to weld, cut and braze metal materials.
• Uses sheet metal machines, tools and measuring instruments to lay out and fabricate, modify or repair structures or equipment.
• Inventories and maintains appropriate levels of supplies for the efficient operation of the shop.
• Estimates requirement and records actual time and materials expended on projects; maintains related records.
• Evaluates the work of employees assigned or being instructed in welding and cutting.
• Assists Environmental Affairs in field observations and notifies of environmental impact.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Blueprint reading

Welding & cutting

Safety awareness

Cost estimation

Communication

Microsoft Word/Outlook/Oracle

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Under the general direction of the Pavement Maintenance Supervisor, uses gas and electric welding equipment to weld, cut, and braze materials and components of the Airport’s infrastructure. Uses blueprints, shop drawings, and special measuring instruments to perform work. Analyzes work orders to determine the need for supplies and to establish priorities; trains employees to use gas and electric welding and cutting equipment as requested by the supervisor.

What you will be doing

• Analyzes work orders and drawings to determine need for supplies and to establish shop priorities.
• Coordinates work with other shops and departments to clarify scope and criticality of work to be performed.
• Works from blueprints and working drawings to lay out, fabricate, modify or repair a variety of products such as gates, signs, trailer hitches, racks, ducts and cages.
• Lays out reference points and dimensions on sheets, plates, tubes and other structural metal objects.
• Uses measuring instruments to determine dimensions of objects to be fabricated modified or repaired.
• Uses electric and gas welding equipment to weld, cut and braze metal materials.
• Uses sheet metal machines, tools and measuring instruments to lay out and fabricate, modify or repair structures or equipment.
• Inventories and maintains appropriate levels of supplies for the efficient operation of the shop.
• Estimates requirement and records actual time and materials expended on projects; maintains related records.
• Evaluates the work of employees assigned or being instructed in welding and cutting.
• Assists the Environmental Affairs Department in performing field observations of Airport activities with respect to potential environmental issues and notifies the Environmental Affairs Department of any observations that may have environmental impact.

What you need

• Completion of high school curriculum or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of layout and welding experience using Mig, Tig, gas and electric welding and cutting equipment, with experience in pipefitting, millwright work and industrial mechanics.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.
• Possession of a valid Class B driver's license or ability to obtain one within a designated probation period.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of sheet metal layout and fabrication techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with the welding trade.
• Skill in the use of electric and gas welding equipment and the operation of heavy equipment.
• Ability to work from blueprints and working drawings and to take dimensions and lay out reference points.
• Ability to estimate material and labor costs for welding and sheet metal assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly over a two-way radio.
• Ability to operate computer-controlled equipment; ability to perform work in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Oracle applications.
• Ability to pass a medical physical examination.

Desired

• Formal training in a related field.
• Experience with the following industrial trades: pipefitting, millwright work, and industrial mechanics.

Special requirements

• Must have a good private driving record: (a) no more than two (2) convictions of moving violations in the last 36 months and (b) no DWI convictions in the last 60 months.
• This is a DOT-designated and Airport-designated safety sensitive position as defined in DFW Airport’s Drug and Alcohol Administrative Policy and Procedure. Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass drug and alcohol tests prior to employment and to submit to drug and alcohol screening on a random basis during the length of their employment in the safety sensitive position.

Effort

• Works outdoors for extended periods in inclement weather.
• Performs heavy manual labor, frequently exerting forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally exerting forces equivalent to lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Climbs ladders and work at various heights above ground.
• Exchanges information by telephone, email, all radios (all frequencies) and in person.
• Drives to locations on Airport property.

About Us

We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.

Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We are looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.

Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.