WELDER 1 - UNDERFILL - TONOPAH

State of Nevada (NV); Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada invites applications for a Welder 1 in Tonopah, NV, underfill for a Welder 2. Completion of an approved welding apprenticeship or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

You will read welding symbols, lay out patterns, and perform AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, innershield, and acetylene welding to fabricate and repair a wide range of components. Knowledge of metallurgy and safety regulations is essential, as is the ability to document work orders and inspect

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved welding apprenticeship or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, innershield, air arc, and acetylene welding.
• Understanding metallurgy, safety regulations, and reading blueprints.

Skills

AC/DC arc welding

TIG welding

MIG welding

Innershield welding

Acetylene welding

Brazing

Soldering

Blueprint reading

Pattern laying

Safety awareness

Education

Welding apprenticeship

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Welders plan and lay out projects and join metal components of different compositions together using gas welding, arc welding, soldering, and brazing processes to fabricate, strengthen, and/or repair a wide variety of components, equipment, and fixtures. Completion of an approved welding apprenticeship training program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. The Department of Transportation is seeking to fill a Welder 1 (Underfill for a Welder 2) located in Tonopah, NV. Working knowledge of methods, procedures, tools, and equipment used in AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, inner shield, air arc, and acetylene welding; composition, properties, and characteristics of different ferrous metals, nonferrous metals and alloys, fluxes, and other materials used in welding; mathematics sufficient to lay out and design patterns, templates, and jigs. General knowledge of metallurgy; health and safety regulations applicable to the trade. Skill in safely operating and maintaining tools and equipment used in welding; AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, inner shield and acetylene welding, brazing, and soldering; straightening and shaping metal. Ability to: complete written work orders, supply requisitions, and document specifications; read and interpret welding and metallurgy manuals, welding symbols, and blueprints; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; inspect assignments and determine the best welding or repair procedure. NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO UNDERFILL A WELDER 2. INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Working knowledge of:

• methods, procedures, tools, and equipment used in AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, innershield, air arc, and acetylene welding; composition, properties, and characteristics of different ferrous metals, nonferrous metals and alloys, fluxes, and other materials used in welding; mathematics sufficient to lay out and design patterns, templates, and jigs.

General knowledge of:

• metallurgy; health and safety regulations applicable to the trade.

Skill in:

• safely operating and maintaining tools and equipment used in welding; AC/DC arc, TIG, MIG, innershield and acetylene welding, brazing, and soldering; straightening and shaping metal.

Ability to:

• complete written work orders, supply requisitions, and document specifications; read and interpret welding and metallurgy manuals, welding symbols, and blueprints; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; inspect assignments and determine the best welding or repair procedure.