Agriculture Specialist jobs in Grand Junction, CO

Summary

This position is located at the COLLBRAN JOB CORPS CENTER in COLLBRAN, CO.

The incumbent is responsible for performing duties as a Training Leader for the Welding vocation skills training program.

For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact DOUGLAS L SATTERFIELD at or

Duties

• On a regular and recurring basis leads 3 or more advanced Welding students in the performance of on and off site related projects.
• Instructs and demonstrates basic and advanced welding processes using electric, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes for techniques such as Metal Arc (MIG) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG).
• Instructs processes for proper planning and layout out of work, positioning and clamping work, pre-heating metal, and processes for maintaining temperature to prevent distortion.
• Instruction in the use of templates, jigs, blueprints and symbols for welders and other guides to repair, modify or fabricate metal items for all types of equipment.
• Instructs proper methods of setting up welding equipment, adjustment for amperage, gas flow, preventative maintenance, electrodes selection based on joint requirements, metal identification, and safety.
• Instruction in processes that include pre-heating, brazing, bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting, pressure welding, and heat treating.
• Instruction for proper selection of type of rod and size of tip to accomplish weld, maintaining proper speed, flame, motion, tip angle and position to produce desired results.
• Implements a flexible on-the-job and classroom training instruction program, utilizing specific Welding TAR (training achievement record) competencies and on-the-job training to instruct students ages 16 through 24.