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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

Mechanic/Technician - Welder

Welding & Sheet MetalConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAustin, TX, USA$52k - $56k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Have five years of experience, including three years of journey-level experience in at least one of these fields: carpentry, welding, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical work, metal building fabrication, or painting.
  • Be able to lift 80 pounds.
  • Be able to work over water and at heights.
  • Be able to weld both stainless steel and aluminum.
  • Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate evidence of working with new technologies, being highly organized, planning and coordinating multiple tasks, effective time management, attention to detail, effective problem solving, using sound judgment, working independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintaining a professional demeanor, working as a team member without daily supervision, communicating effectively with all groups of clients, working under pressure, accepting supervision, and maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
  • Be a U.S. citizen. The selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to project requirements.
  • Hold a class C operator's driver's license. The selected applicant must provide a current three-year driving record from their current state of residence. Applicants who are not Texas residents must obtain a Texas driver's license within 30 days of becoming Texas residents.

Responsibilities

  • Build construction weldments.
  • Erect metal structures.
  • Install water and air lines.
  • Collaborate with the welding team to develop welding procedures.
  • Paint metal weldments.
  • Assist other trades as needed.
  • Work in all weather conditions and potentially in extreme temperatures, around electrical and mechanical hazards, at heights up to 60 feet, on ladders, and with lifting and moving tasks. Some weekend, evening, and holiday work and some intrastate or interstate travel may be required.
  • Frequently use manuals and books.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have experience in commercial framing and carpentry, with a strong understanding of layout, blueprint reading, and on-site measurements.
  • Be comfortable working with metal stud and wood framing, installing sheathing, blocking, and backing, and setting door frames and rough openings in coordination with other trades.
  • Have a good working knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, and job site safety.
  • Be skilled with power tools, saws, and lasers, and experienced in operating overhead cranes, forklifts, boom lifts, and other construction-related equipment.
  • Be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision and collaborate well within a crew.
  • Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic, and have the physical ability to lift materials and work on ladders, scaffolds, or lifts as required.

About the Company

University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a broad range of fields.

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