Welder/Fabricator - #1409087

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**Job Summary**

The Welder/Fabricator performs welding and fabrication duties,

maintenance, and repair work on equipment and vehicles. The job performs

maintenance and repair work on facilities, vehicles, and equipment in

the assigned department. This work is performed under the direct

supervision of the Shop Manager. The primary function of an employee in

this role requires advanced knowledge of welding techniques, knowledge

of maintaining and repairing buildings, vehicles, and equipment, and the

ability to operate power tools, motor vehicles, and light, medium, and

heavy equipment.

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**Essential Duties and Responsibilities(may vary by assignment)**

The Welder / Fabricator assumes daily responsibility and performs tasks

in the following areas:

• Performs welding duties, including repairing equipment, and
  
  

fabricating parts,

• Performs maintenance and repair on equipment and vehicles,
  
  

including, but not limited to motor vehicles and light, medium, and

heavy equipment in the Public Works Shop and on various job sites,

as needed,

• Inspects and determines if equipment is safe to operate, and then
  
  

releases for operation if safe to do so,

• Fabricates parts as needed to ensure continued operation of County
  
  

equipment,

• Stays current on knowledge and skills by attending training sessions
  
  

and staying current on technical publications,

• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County
  
  

policies, procedures, and safety practices, and

• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary to aid the department
  
  

in the completion of its daily and other objectives. Nothing in this

job description restricts management\'s right to assign or reassign

duties and responsibilities to this position at any time

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**Competency Requirements**

The Welder / Fabricator obtains, possesses, and deploys the following

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities To Effectively Perform Their

responsibilities:

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**Knowledge Of:**

• Methods and techniques of welding, fabrication, diagnosis,
  
  

maintenance, and repair objectives,

• Equipment, tools, and materials used for general and specialized
  
  

welding and fabrication,

• Federal, state, local, and other applicable buildings, and safety
  
  

codes, and regulations concerning safe work practices related to

equipment, power tools, and PPE,

• How to find and follow manufacturer specifications, perform
  
  

calculations, and read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.

**Skills To:**

• Pass a 1G,2G,3G,4G,5G, and 6G weld test,
• Perform specialized welding and fabrication, including but not
  
  

limited to stick welding, tig welding, mig welding, plasma, and

brazing,

• Weld and repair steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other needed
  
  

materials, and

• Operate hand tools, power equipment, specialized welding, cutting
  
  

torch, and fabrication equipment.

**Ability To:**

• Always operate with a professional demeanor, and communicate
  
  

effectively in written and spoken English at a level necessary for

successful job performance,

• Complete assignments in a timely fashion, work on multiple projects,
  
  

set priorities, and allocate resources for project completion,

• Run, operate and or move heavy equipment into the repair facility,
  
  

and

• Operate a personal computer and job-related software applications.
  
  

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# Minimum Education, Experience and Training

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required,
• A current Idaho driver\'s license is required,
• Five (5) years of in-field welding and fabricating experience is
  
  

required, and

• A Welding/Fabrication certification or graduation from an accredited
  
  

vocational program of at least 2 semesters is required, OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides
  
  

The Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities To Perform The

position\'s essential functions successfully may be considered.

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**Essential Physical Abilities and Working Environment**

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is

frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands

to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard, or type, reach with

hands and arms, and operate a motor vehicle or job-related equipment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with

assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the

Essential Functions And Interact With The Public Is Required.

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This position may work in an indoor shop or an outdoor welding

environment, depending on repair or fabrication requests and needs. The

welder/fabricator may work around fumes, sparks, pressurized gases,

energized equipment, bright glare, and tight spaces.

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**Bannock County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**