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The Challenge

We are looking for a welder to join our team.

In this role, you will:

1. Weld using acetylene and electric arc welding equipment & cutting torches to fuse metal parts in situations where weld strength is a necessity, such as in the construction or repair of steam boilers and high-pressure steam lines.
2. Use your welding prowess to conduct a full scope of welding and fabrication including any welding process on any type or style of equipment owned by the State of North Carolina.
3. Measure, calculate, and identify material and fixtures for different projects.
4. Organize and lay out work plan for jobs.
5. Participate in our Safety Program and help verify compliance through inspections on a regular basis.
6. Assist staff in identifying hazards in our everyday work place and advise management on corrective actions needed.
7. Inspect shop support equipment (forklift and trucks).
8. Assist with daily shop cleanup and examines tools for damage to ensure safe usability.
9. Attend and participate in shop safety meetings and safety classes.
10. Research new/better repair methods.
11. Be actively involved in job cost evaluation for cost savings.
12. Report project completion to the shop supervisor.
13. Complete daily time card/other cost/time information related to assigned jobs.
14. Perform other duties and responsibilities, in routine or emergency situations, as assigned.

What You Bring

1. Demonstrated knowledge of metal working and metal fabrication.
2. Knowledge of the correct welding and cutting processes.
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently with little instruction or guidance.
4. Ability to work from sketches/blueprints and follow verbal/written directions.
5. Working knowledge of the principles and methods of acetylene and electric arc welding.
6. Working knowledge of the heating properties of a variety of alloys and parent metals.
7. Skills in the operation of welding tools and equipment.
8. Ability to work from and follow verbal and written directions and drawings, and to copy/reproduce broken parts.
9. Strength to move relatively-heavy objects and perform manual labor for short times.
10. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Education & Experience

1. High School/GED diploma, and
2. 2+ years experience in acetylene or electric arc welding; or
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Questions?

Call me: Katlyn Godwin at 919-835-8426.

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