Welder/Fabricator

WESA; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

WESA in Lake Elsinore, CA seeks a skilled welder/fabricator to support domestic, reclaimed, and agricultural water/wastewater utility projects. You will fabricate, repair and install components while adhering to safety protocols and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of welding experience, a California driver's license, AWS D-1.1, and ASME IX certifications, plus CMMS familiarity for work orders and customer-focused communication.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade with specialized welding training.
• Three years of welding experience in maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Valid California Class C driver's license throughout employment.
• AWS D-1.1 Welding Certification and ASME Section IX certification required.
• Familiarity with welding methods, safety protocols and fabrication of utility infrastructure.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and welding metallurgy principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks on domestic, reclaimed, and agricultural utility equipment.
• Repair trailers, backhoes, tractors, and trucks as assigned.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Utilize CMMS to create, update, and close work orders.

Skills

Safety protocols

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AWS D-1.1 Welding Certification

ASME Sec. IX Certification

Tools

Overhead bridge crane operation

CMMS (Maintenance system)

US Bank portal

Job description

WESA is seeking the ideal candidate to perform a variety of welding and metal fabrication duties associated with domes-tic, reclaimed, and agricultural water and wastewater utility services; fabricate and install special devices; repair trailers, backhoes, tractors, and trucks; and perform related duties as assigned.

Immediate Impact:

• Within 3 months, demonstrate ability to follow all safety protocols and complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Additionally, demonstrate ability to take direction and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Within 6 months, demonstrate ability to perform wastewater and potable water welding and fabrication tasks. Addi-tionally, demonstrate proficiency with operating the Maintenance shop overhead bridge crane.
• Within 9 months, demonstrate familiarity and navigation of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to include creating, updating and closing work orders. Additionally, demonstrate effective customer service interaction and workload management.
• Within 12 months, demonstrate proficiency in using the US Bank portal to reconcile monthly credit card charges.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Equivalent to the completion of the (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in welding and fabricating.
• Has three (3) years of experience performing welding duties in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Possesses a valid California Class C driver’s license, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possesses a valid A.W.S. D-1.1 Welding Certification.
• Possesses a valid ASME Sec. 9 Certification for pipe welding.
• Understands the methods, safety protocols, techniques, hand & power tools, equipment, and supplies used in the welding and fabrication of domestic, reclaimed, and agricultural water and wastewater utility infrastructure, pipelines, and process equipment.
• Has knowledge of metallurgy and mathematical principles applicable to welding trades; welding properties of various metals and alloys.
• Understands operational and safety characteristics of a variety of tools and equipment.
• Can apply the principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Will provide a high level of customer service to vendors, contractors and District staff.
• Is knowledgeable of modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and programs, projects and task coordination, including computer and software programs relevant to the work performed.