Master Welder
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on April 16, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Master Welder
Requisition Number
RE44918
Working Title
Department Name
3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$18.99-30.38/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
Technical Diploma
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
“Kentucky State Approved Welding Qualifications
KM64-110 ( SMAW) Shielded Metal Arc Limitations:
Vertical Groove Certification
Overhead Groove Certification”
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs to 100 lbs; Working at heights above 4 feet; Confined spaces; Loud noises; Temperature extremes; Hazardous chemicals, fumes, including waste.
Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and movement of the whole body, such as required in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
May need to stay in one position for a long period of time while welding, and may have to work in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work off scissor lift, aerial lift, and ladder.
Shift
7:30am – 4:15pm (Monday – Friday)
Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and crisis management requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Utilities Systems Supervisor, this position performs a wide variety of essential metal joinery methods to join together an enormous variety of metals; carefully manages and shapes every weld pool to ensure strength and durability, especially in piping subject to shock, heavy pressure, or the elements; chooses the right gas for the right job; Utilizes brazing and filler metals when necessary; employs soldering for smaller-scale jobs or to create delicate joints when necessary; calculates dimensions, reads blueprints, and understands 2D and 3D diagrams; trims metal objects and components to precise dimensions; cleans grease and corrosion from work pieces and double-checks all utilized equipment; creates and ensures strong, smooth joints and minimal flaws; and assists in designing and implementing piping solutions for customers, as needed.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office; KRONOS – Dimensions; SAP
Driver's License — Preferred
Demonstrated mathematical skills; attention to detail; steady hand/eye coordination and dexterity; physical and mental strength and endurance; best practices for welding; good communications and teamwork;continuous learning and skills building;.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Technical Diploma + 6 Years
Apprenticeship in Welding or Welding Trade School — Desirable
Associate Degree or Technical Diploma — Preferred
Deadline to Apply
04/22/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Master Welder
Requisition Number
RE44918
Working Title
Department Name
3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$18.99-30.38/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
Technical Diploma
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
“Kentucky State Approved Welding Qualifications
KM64-110 ( SMAW) Shielded Metal Arc Limitations:
Vertical Groove Certification
Overhead Groove Certification”
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs to 100 lbs; Working at heights above 4 feet; Confined spaces; Loud noises; Temperature extremes; Hazardous chemicals, fumes, including waste.
Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and movement of the whole body, such as required in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
May need to stay in one position for a long period of time while welding, and may have to work in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work off scissor lift, aerial lift, and ladder.
Shift
7:30am – 4:15pm (Monday – Friday)
Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and crisis management requiring night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Utilities Systems Supervisor, this position performs a wide variety of essential metal joinery methods to join together an enormous variety of metals; carefully manages and shapes every weld pool to ensure strength and durability, especially in piping subject to shock, heavy pressure, or the elements; chooses the right gas for the right job; Utilizes brazing and filler metals when necessary; employs soldering for smaller-scale jobs or to create delicate joints when necessary; calculates dimensions, reads blueprints, and understands 2D and 3D diagrams; trims metal objects and components to precise dimensions; cleans grease and corrosion from work pieces and double-checks all utilized equipment; creates and ensures strong, smooth joints and minimal flaws; and assists in designing and implementing piping solutions for customers, as needed.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office; KRONOS – Dimensions; SAP
Driver's License — Preferred
Demonstrated mathematical skills; attention to detail; steady hand/eye coordination and dexterity; physical and mental strength and endurance; best practices for welding; good communications and teamwork;continuous learning and skills building;.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Technical Diploma + 6 Years
Apprenticeship in Welding or Welding Trade School — Desirable
Associate Degree or Technical Diploma — Preferred
Deadline to Apply
04/22/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the option that best represents your number of full years paid, full-time, employment experience in facilities project management and/or maintenance which required you to deal with facilities and utilities outages in order to complete your work tasks.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Please list which of the following licenses and/or certifications you possess: Journeyman HVAC or Plumbing license, welding certification, backflow tester certification, and/or sprinkler tester certification.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience with substations, breakers and overhead and underground power distribution.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe a technique or procedure that you developed to help ensure job safety.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe a situation in which you collaborated with individuals outside of your department to accomplish work objectives.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
