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The Challenge

We are looking for a welder to join our Maintenance Operations team.

In this role, you will:

• 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.
• 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.
• Measure, calculate, and identify material and fixtures for different projects.
• Organize and lay out work plan for jobs.
• Participate in our Safety Program and help verify compliance through inspections on a regular basis.
• Assist staff in identifying hazards in our everyday work place and advise management on corrective actions needed.
• Inspect shop support equipment (forklift and trucks).
• Assist with daily shop cleanup and examines tools for damage to ensure safe usability.
• Attend and participate in shop safety meetings and safety classes.
• Research new/better repair methods.
• Be actively involved in job cost evaluation for cost savings.
• Report project completion to the shop supervisor.
• Complete daily time card/other cost/time information related to assigned jobs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, in routine or emergency situations, as assigned.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated knowledge of metal working and metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of the correct welding and cutting processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little instruction or guidance.
• Ability to work from sketches/blueprints and follow verbal/written directions.
• Working knowledge of the principles and methods of acetylene and electric arc welding.
• Working knowledge of the heating properties of a variety of alloys and parent metals.
• Knowledge of welding tools and equipment.
• Ability to work from and follow verbal and written directions and drawings, and to copy/reproduce broken parts.
• Strength to move relatively-heavy objects and perform manual labor for short times.
• A driver's license and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Education & Experience

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

Questions?

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

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