Welding Technician & Metal Fabrication Specialist

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Mechanic/Technician - Welder to support the Applied Research Laboratories on the Pickle Research Campus. The role focuses on welding, fabrication, and maintenance of ARL facilities, with safety and efficiency at the fore.

Responsibilities include building weldments, erecting metal structures, installing water and air lines, and collaborating to develop welding procedures.

Qualifications

• HS/GED.
• Five years of experience, three of which should be journey level in carpentry, welding, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, metal building fabrication and painting.
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs.
• Must be able to work over water and at heights.
• Ability to weld both stainless steel and aluminum.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Build construction weldments.
• Erect metal structures.
• Install water and air lines.
• Collaborate with the welding team to develop welding procedures.
• Paint metal weldments.
• Assist other trades as needed.

Skills

Welding

Physical strength

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

HS/GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Boom lifts

Lasers

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Mechanic/Technician - Welder to support the Applied Research Laboratories on the Pickle Research Campus. The role focuses on welding, fabrication, and maintenance of ARL facilities, with safety and efficiency at the fore.

Responsibilities include building weldments, erecting metal structures, installing water and air lines, and collaborating to develop welding procedures.