POSITION SUMMARY:
The
Welder II performs skilled work in the welding and repair of equipment which
involves skill in the use of acetylene and electric arc welding equipment. Skill is also required in handling and
applying welding of flux materials and in performing all types and phases of
welding work. The incumbent works in
conjunction with the Plumbing Shop to make welds and repairs to pressure
boilers, associated piping, equipment and systems.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Performing
skilled work in the welding and repair of equipment;
Making
all welding repairs and installations related to low pressure boilers, piping,
equipment and systems;
Making
welding repairs on trucks, bulldozers and other equipment;
Fabricating
truck beds, body frames of school buses and equipment adaptations;
Welding
gearshift levers, flywheels, motor gear castings, brake levers, wheels and
axles;
Welding
broken equipment bodies and operating parts;
Repairing
and overhauling welding equipment to keep it in good working condition;
Straightening
and repairing scrapers, shovels, blades, crushers and other equipment;
Building worn shafts and gears with welding material
and machines to correct size;
Welding
doors, doorframes, hinges and hasps;
Working
in conjunction with the Plumbing Shop to make welds and repairs to pressure
boilers, piping, equipment and systems;
Repairing
plates, air tanks, and various fixtures;
Operating
electric arc or acetylene welder or cutting torch; and
Supervising
the work of a Welder I.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Thorough
knowledge of methods used in welding, cutting, brazing and heating metals;
Ability
to follow oral and written instructions; mechanical aptitude; manual dexterity;
Considerable
experience in acetylene and arc welding;
Thoroughness
and dependability; and
Good physical condition.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of a standard high school or trade school
course, preferably including training in general shop work.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession
of an AWS D1.1 certification at time of interview; possession of an appropriate
and valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license with driving record indicating five
(5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been
accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board
of Education vehicle (see Prince George’s County Public School’s Bulletin
A-26-85 dated October 8, 1984).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises
Welder I.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.