Fabrication Welder Jobs

Fabrication Welder

Salary

$37.85 - $39.74 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

5310-23

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

06/16/2023

Closing Date

7/5/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Description

The City of Tacoma's Public Works Fleet Services has an opportunity for an experienced Fabrication Welder to join their team. Fabrication Welder's perform a variety of skilled welding tasks including maintenance, fabrication, construction and repair welding.

Responsibilities Include

• Weld a variety of metals such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass and cast iron with oxyacetylene, electric or heli arc equipment
• Maintain and repair various welding tools and equipment including grinders and saws
• Operate a variety of equipment and machinery such as welders, torches, grinders, presses, lathes, saws, punches, shears, sheet metal breaks, rolls and various hand tools; operate City vehicles such as trucks and forklifts as required
• Construct, alter, repair and maintain a variety of metal surfaces including vehicles and heavy equipment, plant equipment, containers, doors, fences, posts, gates and applicable surfaces
• Design, layout and fabricate metal parts, tools, fixtures, frames, guards, trailer hitches and pieces of equipment; perform or assist in special projects as assigned
• Burn metals with flame and plasma.
• Heat and straighten parts of truck frames, motorcycle frames, bent tools and parts of machinery

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED AND

An Equivalent Combination To

• Completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship program and 1+ year(s) experience as a journey-level fabrication welder OR
• 5+ years of full-time paid employment as a fabrication welder

Licenses, Certificates And Other Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver's license
• First aid card with CPR, flagging and forklift certification by the end of probation, and maintenance thereafter

Knowledge & Skills

• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of Blacksmithing and Flame Straightening and forming and wrinkle bending.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Records keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of welding fabricating tolerances and requirements for electric production equipment and other critical infrastructure systems.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Ability to interpret in-depth blue prints for fabrication and assembly of parts.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Ability to perform a variety of welding processes and procedures: OAW; OHW; OFC-A; OFC-P; TB; FB; TS; INS; FS; AAW; SMAW; GMAW; GTAW; FCAW; SW; AAC; PAC; EASP; FLSP.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of tools common to the trade including plasma cutter, drill press, band saws, TIG & MIG welders, stick welder, grinders, overhead cranes, air tools, and hydraulic press equipment.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrable experience welding copper and aluminum electrical bus work, stainless steel, cast iron and carbon steel parts.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

WHY WORK FOR THE CITY?

The City of Tacoma offers a generous program of employee benefits:

• Vision care with VSP for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the Regence PPO medical plan with vision benefits.
• Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses and dependents, including children up to age 26.
• Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code.
• Personal time off.
• Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment.
• Paid holidays.
• Dental coverage for eligible employees and their elected dependents, including dependent children up to the age of 26.
• A great pension plan.

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Interested individuals should complete the online application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions scored by subject matter experts. Supplemental questions will be scored on the basis of information provided. It is the responsibility of the applicant to list all pertinent experience and training. Applicants must pass the examination process to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check and a pre-employment medical exam and drug screen. Per City of Tacoma Personnel Management Policy #170, the City of Tacoma is a drug-free work environment.

This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Local 160. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Communication From The City Of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

01

The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your application. Do not indicate "see resume" or copy unrelated content from your resume when answering these questions. Answer all information requested in each question. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your application. I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

• No
• Yes

02

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have an equivalent combination of completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship program and have 1+ year(s) experience as a journey-level fabrication welder OR have 5+ years of full-time paid employment as a fabrication welder?

• No
• Yes

04

Please indicate in which welding processes and procedures you are able to perform (check all that apply).

• FLSP
• EASP
• AAC
• INS
• TB
• PAC
• FB
• FCAW
• FS
• AAW
• None of the above
• SW
• TS
• OHW
• GTAW
• OFC-A
• OFC-P
• SMAW
• GMAW
• OAW

05

In 200 words or less, describe your project experiences as a Fabrication Welder. Describe your methods when it applies to fabrication of a complex assembly.

06

In 200 words or less, provide an example of a team project that you have worked on recently. What was your responsibilities as part of the welding fabrication team? What were the challenges while working on this project?

07

What was the most exciting welding/fabricating project that you have worked on?

08

What interests you about this position?

09

One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe an experience you have working with diverse groups of people.

10

Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.

• Instagram
• Government Jobs
• City of Tacoma employee
• Community organization
• NWPPA
• Professional organization
• Internet search
• Facebook
• Word of mouth
• Online job board posting
• Union job posting
• Other
• Linkedin
• Job Interest Card notification
• Indeed
• Military organization

11

Where did you first learn about this job?

12

If you are a military veteran, did you remember to upload a copy of your DDForm 214, Member 4 copy, for review for Veteran's Preference eligibility?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency

City of Tacoma

Address

Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone

253-591-5400

Website

http://www.cityoftacoma.org

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