Welder I
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Fayetteville, GA - USA
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Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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The position requires independent judgment safe work practices strong technical skill the ability to interpret drawings and work orders and coordination with supervisors project managers and other trades. Work may include structural supports railings brackets frames gates equipment repairs piping supports metal panels shop-fabricated assemblies and other campus facility needs.
Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others
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Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Four or more years of welding fabrication metal repair or directly related skilled trade experience
- Current AWS Certification required at time of hire
- Completion of an accredited welding program trade school program apprenticeship or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Proficiency in multiple welding processes including MIG TIG and Stick welding
- Valid drivers license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five or more years of journey-level welding and fabrication experience
- Experience performing welding and fabrication work in a facilities higher education institutional industrial municipal or construction environment
- Experience with structural steel pipe supports handrails frames gates equipment repair and field fabrication
- Experience using a computerized maintenance management system such as FAMIS or similar CMMS
- OSHA 10 OSHA 30 hot work forklift aerial lift rigging or related safety training
- Additional AWS endorsements or process-specific welding certifications
- Experience coordinating work with multiple trades on renovation maintenance or construction projects
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of welding methods including MIG TIG Stick and Flux-Cored welding
- Knowledge of metal fabrication practices layout fit-up cutting grinding and finishing techniques
- Knowledge of AWS welding standards and accepted industry practices
- Knowledge of welding safety hot work procedures PPE requirements and OSHA safety practices
- Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of welding machines cutting equipment torches grinders and fabrication tools
- Knowledge of metal types material properties fasteners hardware and fabrication materials
- Knowledge of blueprint reading shop drawings technical specifications and work order interpretation
- Knowledge of quality control practices for weld inspection and finished fabrication work
- Basic knowledge of building systems facility maintenance and construction support work
- Skilled in performing quality welding using multiple welding processes
- Skilled in fabricating assembling modifying and repairing metal components
- Skilled in reading blueprints sketches dimensions and technical drawings
- Skilled in measuring cutting laying out and preparing materials accurately
- Skilled in inspecting welds and finished work for quality safety and durability
- Skilled in using hand tools power tools welding equipment cutting equipment and shop machinery
- Skilled in troubleshooting fabrication problems and making field adjustments
- Skilled in communicating with supervisors coworkers customers and other trades
- Skilled in documenting work performed materials used and project status
- Skilled in working safely in shop field occupied building and construction environments
- Ability to perform journey-level welding and fabrication work with limited supervision.
- Ability to apply AWS standards and safe welding practices in daily work
- Ability to work from drawings work orders field measurements and verbal instructions
- Ability to plan and sequence work to complete assignments efficiently
- Ability to identify unsafe conditions and take appropriate corrective action
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-trade team
- Ability to lift carry move and position tools materials and equipment
- Ability to work from ladders lifts scaffolds and in mechanical or construction environments as required
- Ability to prioritize work and respond to urgent repair needs
- Ability to maintain professionalism while working in occupied university buildings and public areas
- Ability to use a computer tablet or mobile device to access and update work orders
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About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
