Welder II

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Employee discount program

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is hiring a Welder II for full-time work in the Utilities and Energy Management department. You will assist with installations, conduct repairs, and ensure safety in operations. The role offers a competitive salary of $60,000 annually, alongside strong health benefits and retirement plans.

The ideal candidate will have significant welding experience, a high school diploma, and the physical capability to manage the job's demands. This position is critical for the maintenance of our power plant, and applicants must pass background checks and physical tests.

Qualifications

• Five years of journey-level welding experience or formal certification.
• Ability to pass qualification tests under ASME and AWS codes.
• Physical capacity to lift heavy weights and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation and repair of power plant equipment.
• Maintain safety standards in shop areas and tools.
• Perform maintenance on welding shop equipment.
• Read and understand engineering drawings.

Skills

Welding experience

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Physical ability for heavy lifting

Education

High school graduation or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Welder II

Utilities and Energy Management

Position Type: Full-Time; Weekly Hours: 40; Start Date: Immediately.

Salary: $60,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant mechanics in installation and repair of power plant and chilling station equipment.
• Maintain shop areas, tools and equipment safely; identify, report and correct safety hazards.
• Perform confined space entries, elevated work and operate cranes, personnel lifts and forklifts.
• Comply with high standards of workmanship and safety; communicate effectively with team.
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on welding shop equipment.
• Inspect, erect, use and dismantle scaffolding as required.
• Lay out, cut, fit and install various metal types; estimate material and labor; follow safety guidelines.
• Read and understand engineering/fabrication drawings, welding procedures and qualification records.
• Install and repair piping and equipment per ASME, AWS, and other codes.
• Perform accredited welding per ASME pressure containment codes.
• Attend safety meetings; train personnel; carry University cell phone during work and on-call hours.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Five years of journey-level welding experience or completion of formal certification program.
• Ability to produce sound welds by passing qualification tests under ASME pressure containment and AWS structural codes.
• Physical ability to lift up to 78 lbs, pull 125 lbs, lift 2–45 lbs up ladders, perform kneeling work in confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial or university physical plant environment.
• Experience with welding power piping and tubes in power boilers.
• Experience repairing rotating equipment.
• Experience operating cranes, forklifts and personnel lifts.
• Accuracy and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of occupational methods, tools and equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits; 100% employee premiums, 50% family premiums.
• Vision, dental, life and disability insurance options.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas with employer matching.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
• LinkedIn Learning, professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Expansive employee discount program.
• Access to libraries, museums, all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship. Security-sensitive position; 3-year driving record and criminal background checks required. Applicant must pass physical tests for lifting/carrying and confined space work.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, compliant with applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.