Welder

Duties And Responsibilities

Maintenance reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. Under general supervision, performs a variety of work in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, and equipment. Performs related duties as assigned.

General Maintenance and Repair of Buildings, Facilities, Equipment, and Grounds Performs a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds at various facilities/sites including electrical, plumbing, welding, and painting tasks; repairs and treats structures such as floors, sinks, walls, roofs; performs minor troubleshooting, repairs; reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action; moves and assists in moving equipment at various facilities/sites; oversee and execute maintenance projects within schedule and budget utilizing work window allowed by operating consideration of activities. Performs inspections of equipment and facilities including but not limited to overhead contact wire systems, traction power substations, building electrical/mechanical, communication systems. Submits verbal and written reports of inspection findings to Plant Manager. Recommends and executes maintenance schedules and supervisory procedures, exercises discretion in identifying projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts person. Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work sites. Investigates, analyzes, and makes recommendations for correcting potential safety problems. Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and rules. Recommend safety procedures and standard practices to ensure maintenance activities proceed safely and efficiently.

1. Electrical: Performs basic electrical installation and repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances; repairs lighting systems; inspects electrical systems for unsafe conditions.
2. Plumbing/Painting: Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks; opens clogged lines and drains; replaces washers and other minor parts; applies and prepares various surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain; repairs wall coverings
3. Welding: Responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations, basic welding equipment maintenance. Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys, aluminum and some exotic materials. Verifies welding results by inspecting and testing welds. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.