Welder - Park Operations

The Welder works in the maintenance shop and on site at BREC centers and facilities, operating acetylene electric arc welding equipment, repairing and rebuilding metal equipment and parts including vehicle parts, cages, fences and other equipment for use by Maintenance and Recreation facilities.Education Required:  H. S. diploma, GED, or equivalent completion of a 4 year apprenticeship program.
Education Preferred:  Associates degree in related field.

Area of Study Required: Welding

License(s) Required:  Valid LA driver's license.

Years Relevant Work Experience:  4 years fabrication welding experience.  Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered..
Years Relevant Work Experience Preferred:   10 or more years related experience.


Other Job Specifications:

• Considerable knowledge of arc & mig welding and acetylene torch use
• Considerable knowledge of the properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in welding
• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safe operations of the trade
• Good communication/interpersonal skills
• Must have a positive attitude with the willingness and desire to learn new skills
• Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology, and/or priorities
• Skill in the use & operation of welding tools & machines
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to drive a BREC/Vehicle and/or equipment to perform essential duties
• Ability to read and write the English language and prepare reports
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Performing welding repairs to assigned BREC equipment and facilities.
• General fabrication of various items as assigned.
• Cleaning and preheating metals, selecting proper welding heat, type and size of electronics for correct penetration and strength of welded metals.
• Joining metal parts or pieces by heating and with or without filler metal.
• Running welding machine while observing meters and gauges to monitor compliance with procedures.
• Visually examining welds for adherence to specifications.
• Repairing and rebuilding various equipment, parts, mowers, tractors, trucks, etc.
• General repair of all iron work.
• Repair of signs, cages and gates.
• Building pipe rails for parking lots and installing security cages over heaters and air conditioners.
• Complying with employee rules and regulations as established by BREC.
• Adhering to safety regulations and principles.

Secondary Job Duties

• Providing instruction and guidance to temp workers and helpers.
• Assisting other staff with routine work.
• Other duties as assigned.

As scheduled, generally 40 hours per week; lunch break daily; overtime as required.  

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.  You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement. 

 

An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen, and physical.   

Please click the link below and complete the Employer Choice Screening Disclosure and Authorization form within the next three days, or by the closing date of the posting, whichever is sooner.  

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If you have any questions or concerns, please email HAdmin@brec.org or call (225) 273-6430.