Welder

Welder

Objective:
To provide skilled welding and metal fabrication services for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of University facilities and equipment. The position will perform assigned work independently, ensure compliance with established safety and quality standards, and support departmental maintenance activities.

• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and metal repair work using appropriate welding processes, tools, and equipment.
• Interpret drawings, measurements, specifications, and work instructions to complete fabrication and repair assignments accurately.
• Fabricate, install, modify, and repair metal structures, components, brackets, frames, gates, railings, pipes, and other items as required.
• Inspect completed work to ensure welds, fabrications, and repairs meet established quality and safety standards.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on metalwork and related infrastructure.
• Operate welding machines, cutting equipment, grinders, drills, and other workshop tools safely and correctly.
• Identify defects, structural issues, and repair requirements and communicate findings to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Assist with maintenance projects, installations, renovations, and other assigned work across campus.
• Monitor assigned work orders and provide updates on work completed, outstanding requirements, and materials needed.
• Any other duties outlined by immediate supervisor(s).

• Proper use of PPEs.
• This job is physically demanding.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 60 pounds.
• This function/position has been designated as essential. Should SGU face an institutional emergency, the employee is required to remain at their work location or report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at SGU.

• A typical work week is 40 hours, Monday to Friday. Weekend work will be as required.
• No travel anticipated for this position.

• Recognized trade certification in Welding, Metal Fabrication, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in welding, fabrication, installation, and repair work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• A valid D Class driver’s license.