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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Machining Trades III (Welder/Fabricator)- Aurora

Aurora, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$59K/yr - $65K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado, which provides essential public services. The Machining Trades III position will provide mechanical support to the Colorado Department of Transportation by installing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing heavy equipment and service vehicles to ensure safe and productive operations.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design and fabricate special tools, parts, and attachments for equipment, as well as equipment repair for maintenance patrols

Evaluate whether component/part can be repaired or must be replaced. Evaluate whether it is more cost effective and/or timely to buy new component/part or fabricate

Fabricate component/part using a variety of tools/machinery including: mig welder, stick welder, press, iron worker, saw, plasma cutter, compressed oxygen-acetylene cutter, lathe, milling machine, grinders, mag drill, scraper, etc

Provide mechanical repairs include the use of percussion tools and specialized testing and calibration instruments

Knowledgeable of different metals and alloys as well as the other welding rods and their applications

Able to complete specialized and complex welding projects; must be able to weld in all positions (e.g horizontal, vertical, overhead)

Repair damaged equipment, such as snowplows, vehicle frames, wings, sanders, truck frames, mowers, loader buckets, pipes, fuel tanks, and hydraulic tanks

Perform maintenance on various small engines, pumps, and hand tools

Repair structures such as bridge expansion joints, bridge railing, cattle guards, and drainage grates

Schedule equipment for repairs; coordinate with shop and vendors for exceptional repairs, warranty work, recall notices, and for compensating for work overload

Research equipment work order history to aid in diagnostics and prescribed repairs; order parts, supplies, and materials for the repair equipment

Prepare work orders and audit work orders entirely and accurately using SAP

Travel to remote shop locations to include roadside assistance; often in adverse weather/road conditions to perform repairs on CDOT equipment

Maintain current knowledge of and abide by all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment

Provide information, education, and guidance to equipment operators as needed

Other job duties as assigned

Qualification

WeldingMachiningFabricationCNC Plasma CuttingMechanical RepairsTool DesignMetal KnowledgeProject ManagementSafety AwarenessSoftware ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeamworkAdaptabilityTime Management

Required

At least 5 years of skilled work experience in machining, fabricating, maintaining, welding, and/or installing precision devices, instruments, equipment, and/or structures; with at least one year of experience working with a CNC plasma cutter

Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks

A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position

Required to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B with no restrictions on airbrakes within six months of hire

Required to be on-call and to perform shift work

May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider

Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime, including weekends and holidays

New employees are required to take two weeks of maintenance training, while veteran CDOT employees are required to take one week of training each year. This training is completed in Aurora or via computer

Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency

Preferred

Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section

Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position

Highest work/personal ethics and integrity

Extensive experience designing and fabricating parts and special tools needed for unique and emergency situations

Knowledge and experience using a variety of tools/machinery to complete repairs including: mig welder, stick welder, press, iron worker, saw, plasma cutter, compressed oxygen-acetylene cutter, lathe, milling machine, grinders, mag drill, scraper, etc

Ability to weld mild steel in AWS DI.1 (structural welding), DI.5 (bridge welding), and D14.3 groups I-IV, stainless steel in 302L, 304L, 316L and aluminum 6061. Must be able to use all Electrode Classifications for SMAW, GMAW-S, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW-S, FCAW-G, and must be able to get heat seating from a Welding Procedure Specification

Ability to perform horizontal, vertical, and overhead welding

Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment

Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments

Use of innovative approaches when performing repairs, with consideration for available resources, budget, time, efficiency, and safety

Ability to work lead and mentor employees

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and project switching ability

Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability

Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral

Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy

Passion for safety

Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations

Knowledgeable with computer software including Dynatorch, Autodesk Fusion 360, Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator, Sheetcam, email, and the ability and willingness to quickly learn other software systems