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Welder - Fabricator

This listing closes on 4/10/2025 at 11:59 PM Arizona.

Employer

City of Mesa

Salary

$62,798.11 - $84,314.26 Annually

Location

Mesa, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

15812

Department

(H160)Fleet Services

Opening Date

03/28/2025

Closing Date

4/10/2025 at 11:59 PM Arizona

Description/Duties

The current opening is for 3rd shift.  However, this posting may be used to fill future vacancies on other shifts.  Both 2nd and 3rd shifts receive shift differential and shift assignment incentive pay. 

A Welder - Fabricator is responsible for performing specialized welding and fabricating duties related to Mobile vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance.  This classification will also be responsible for specific job-shop welding and fabrication assignments related to the custom operational requests and requirements of all City departments.  The welding and fabrication responsibilities are journey-level and include being proficient in multiple welding processes, such as:  arc welding (SMAW), metal inert gas (MIG) welding, tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, flux-core welding (FCAW), hard facing, oxygen/acetylene welding, and brazing.  The welder must also be proficient in plasma cutting, oxygen/acetylene cutting, tempering, flame straightening, air carbon-arc cutting, sheet metal cutting/bending, iron worker use, and pipe bending. 

The types of metals used in the welding process vary due to application and may consist of the following:  mild steel, pipe (specialty and galvanized), high carbon steel (AR-400, AR500, and T-1), aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and plastic.  Due to the majority of the work being performed on various types of City vehicles and equipment, there is a high potential for exposure to hazardous conditions; proper precautions and safety equipment (including fall protection equipment) must be used. 

The Welder - Fabricator must be able to operate a wide variety of City equipment to be able to complete repairs.  The Welder - Fabricator may be required to develop time and material estimates for custom fabrication, new vehicle up-fitting, and modifications to City equipment as required.  The Welder - Fabricator must be able to calculate time and material required to complete custom fabrications.  The Welder - Fabricator must be able to properly interpret welding symbols and complete welding tasks as per blueprint specifications.  The equipment being fabricated or repaired shall be completed in accordance with the best known current manufacturing practices relative to design, materials, strength, quality, durability, safety, and workmanship.  This work must be completed in accordance with the latest codes, standards, and practices of the industry.  This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.

The Welder - Fabricator is supervised by a Shop Foreman or Shop Supervisor who reviews work through spot check observation, conferences, problems encountered, and overall results achieved.  This position requires the use of independent judgment in selecting the repair methods, equipment, and materials used to accomplish assignments.  Employee may be required to work days other than Monday through Friday and are subject to night and swing shift assignments.

Incumbents must wear specialized safety equipment, such as respirators and protective clothing in performing duties.  Special attention must be used when completing repairs due to potential fire/explosion hazards, including fuels, oils, and compressed natural gas (CNG), and unknown hazards found in the repair of solid waste trucks.  This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.  

Qualifications & Requirements


Employee Values:  All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. 

Minimum Qualifications Required.  Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to considerable (3 - 5 years) journey-level experience in fabrication and welding processes, such as MIG, TIG, SMAW, oxygen/acetylene, and brazing processes.

Special Requirements.  Employees must provide their own hand tools and rollaway box.  Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification.  Must be able to obtain an AWS welding certification on AWS 3G and 4G unlimited within the first year of employment and must maintain certification.

Substance Abuse Testing.  Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.  Certain positions within this class are subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 382 (by assignment)

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.  Completion of an approved welding trade school program and welding certification in AWS 3G, 4G, FCAW, and SMAW.  Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Truck Equipment Installation and Repair (E3).  CNG vehicle system design and operation training.  National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 52 familiarization training or classes.  Welding safety training or courses, forklift certified, industrial rigging procedure class, fall equipment training, and load securement training or classes.

Link to Job Description

https://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4395.pdf

A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.  

01
How many years of journey-level experience do you have in fabrication and welding processes? Please detail your work experience on your application.
  • None
  • Some but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more but less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more
02
Please indicate below the fabrication and welding processes that you have experience with. Select all that apply.
  • ARC welding (SMAW)
  • Metal inert gas (MIG)
  • Tungsten inert gas (TIG)
  • Flux-core welding (FCAW)
  • Hard facing welding
  • Oxygen/acetylene welding
  • Brazing
  • None of the above
03
Can you provide your own hand tools and rollaway box?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Have you completed an approved welding trade school program? Please also detail this on your application.
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please select which of the following welding certifications you currently possess. Select all that apply. Please also detail this on your application.
  • AWS 3G
  • AWS 4G
  • FCAW
  • SMAW
06
Please select which shift(s) you're available to work. Select all that apply.
  • Current Opening (3rd Shift)
  • 2nd Shift
  • 1st Shift

* Required Question

Employer
City of Mesa
Phone
480-644-2758
480-644-3240
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mesaaz
Address
PO Box 1466

Mesa, Arizona, 85211-1466

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