Welder

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Welder to join their team, responsible for maintaining and repairing essential infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from structural welding to custom fabrication, while collaborating with various campus partners. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and certifications in welding techniques and safety protocols. Enjoy a fulfilling career with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about welding and eager to contribute to a vibrant community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans

Paid holidays

Sick time

Wisconsin Retirement System participation

Tax-advantage retirement saving plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of welding experience in a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of welding operations and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex welding work on structural and critical members.
• Interpret blueprints and gather materials for projects.

Skills

AWS D1.1 Certification

TIG Welding

MIG Welding

GTAW

Manual Shielded Arc Welding

Brazing and Soldering

Plasma/Carbon Arc Cutting

Blueprint Interpretation

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Registered Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Welding Equipment

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and certified Welder to join our FP&M Physical Plant team at University of Wisconsin - Madison. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing welding tasks to maintain and repair the university's infrastructure, including steel structures, custom fabrication, and stainless-steel and aluminum components. This role involves both shop-based work and mobile welding tasks across the campus, collaborating with various campus partners, including research departments, transportation services, and campus services.

Responsibilities:

Performs complex welding work on structural and critical members. Designs, constructs, and repairs ornamental iron work, iron gratings, railings, heavy door hinges, chisels, wrenches, miscellaneous iron parts and fittings, equipment frames and construction tools to ensure adequate, safe and operable institutional facilities.

• 15% Interprets blueprints and drawings to assess and verify specifications and calculate the materials and equipment required. Discusses project plan with customer/client
• 15% Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs
• 50% Performs skilled welding work according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes
• 5% Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations
• 5% Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations
• 5% Support Research Projects - Assisting with the fabrication and repair of specialized equipment and structures for research projects
• 5% Sustainability Initiatives - Participating in sustainability projects, such as maintaining recycling stations, bike racks, and other eco-friendly infrastructure

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
High School Diploma and the completion of a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development as a Welder as defined on DWD website - https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/trades/weld-fab.htm

"Holds a registration with the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. A registered welder will have taken and passed, not more than one year before the date the registration application is received by the State of Wi Department of Safety and Professional Services, one or more welding tests in accordance with the following standards:
1. American Welding Society D 1.1, section 4, part C.
2. American Welding Society D1.2, section 3, part D.
3. American Welding Society D 1.3, section 4, part C.
4. American Welding Society D1.6, section 4, part B."

Qualifications:

Required:
- AWS D1.1 Certification
- Completion of a certified apprenticeship program or similar credential programs.
- Minimum of 3 years of welding experience in a similar role.
- Extensive knowledge and skill in carrying out welding operations such as TIG, MIG, GTAW, Manual Shielded Arc Welding, brazing and soldering, and Plasma/Carbon Arc/flame cutting.
- Complete mechanical aptitude and knowledge of mechanical technology and tools.

Preferred:
- Strong knowledge of welding techniques and safety protocols.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- D1.3, and D1.6 Certification.
- Forklift Operator Certification

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $51.65 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
This has been identified as a Crafts Worker/Trades position. Crafts Workers/Trades worker may elect an increased vacation allocation with a corresponding reeducation to the prevailing rate.
100 hours vacation = $ 55.53
140 hours vacation = $ 54.66
180 hours vacation = $ 53.77

- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with vacation, 9 paid holidays, and sick time.
- Take advantage of comprehensive and budget-friendly health, vision, dental and FSA programs,
- Plan for your future with ease as a participant of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), one of the best-funded public pension systems in the country. Plus, you will have the option to participate in the tax-advantage 457(b) and 403(b) retirement saving plans.

How to Apply:

To be considered, applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and a copy of your Welder license.

Contact:

Cinthya Canicoba
[e-mail]
608-262-6593
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Welder(FP060)

Department(s):

A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP O&M/STEAMFITTING SHOP

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

312334-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Division Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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