Welder ; Ely, Tonopah, And Winnemucca

responsibilities

the department of transportation is seeking to fill a welder ii located in ely, tonopah, or winnemucca. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept, and in addition, at the advanced journey level, either:

• function as a lead worker for lower-level welders on a regular basis by assigning and reviewing work and providing input to performance evaluations, training and technical assistance;
• function as a combination layout welder or specialty welder performing duties that require a greater degree of ingenuity and original problem solving; perform complex layout and fabrication to integrate structural integrity and conserve materials.

welders plan and lay out projects and join metal components of different compositions together using gas welding, arc welding, soldering, and brazing processes to fabricate, strengthen, and/or repair a wide variety of components, equipment, and fixtures. The welder ii makes equipment repairs, modifications and adaptations using a variety of welding equipment techniques as well as original problem‑solving skills in performing complex layout and fabrication of welded equipment components.

completion of an approved welding apprenticeship training program followed by one year of journey‑level welding experience; or one year of experience as a welder i in nevada state service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

possession of a current aws certification in horizontal, vertical, or overhead welding including pipe welding 1g & 2g is a requirement at recruitment.

• safe working procedures and the proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials;
• weldability, ductility, and the effect that welding, heating, tempering, cooling, cold forming, wear, and stress have on various materials used in welding;
• metallurgy and mechanical theory and design.

• welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions for various types of welding processes;
• designing new installations and modifying equipment for new and different functions.

• read and interpret engineering drawings and hydraulic and electrical schematics;
• recognize steel, stainless steel, high‑carbon steel, manganese, copper, brass, aluminum, and the different families of cast iron;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and other sources of technical information.

note: this recruitment may be used to underfill a welder ii. Incumbent may progress to the next level after meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with approval of the appointing authority. This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

jon terrazas at j.terrazas.gov