This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Welder - Metal Fabricator in the Solid Waste Division during the following one year.

King County Solid Waste Division is looking for a Metal Fabricator-Welder. This is a great opportunity to work for a rewarding organization with excellent wages and benefits. Good work life balance for employees to spend quality time with their families. Twelve paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and sometimes opportunities for overtime are available. Company supplied PPE and equipment to perform required work/tasks.

About the Role:

Metal Fabricators are responsible for repairs on refuse trailers, equipment modifications, reskinning buckets, and all fabrication within the Solid Waste Division. Facility modifications related to the safety of equipment and employees are performed within the Metal Fabricator group.

About the Team:

The primary mission of this workgroup is to provide welding and metal fabrication. The workgroup is involved in eliminating fall hazards at our compactor and top load transfer stations to keep the public and employees safe on King County property.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive.  We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Welder - Metal Fabricator, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Design, lay out, assemble and weld complex structural additions, repairs and specialized modifications to road and building structures, including bridge expansion joint systems.

• Set up and operate a variety of metal fabricating equipment.

• Design special jigs and fixtures. 

• Interpret blueprints, sketches and other instructions.

• Fabricate specialized shop tools and equipment.

• Perform disassembly and assembly of equipment for access to weld areas.

What You Bring:

• 5 years of experience as a journeyman welder.  

• Completion of a two-year community college/vocational technical school welding course or the equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to welding and fabrication.

• Skill in setup and operation of welding machines.

Competencies You Bring:

• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.  

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy,

• and enthusiasm.

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear

• understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Journey-level skills in MIG, TIG, SMAW, Welding, Carbon arc and oxy-acetylene cutting

• Knowledge of standard metal shapes and designations

• Basic knowledge of heavy equipment related to hard surfacing and various repairs, including buckets, bowls, gates, booms and trucks

• Skill in working from blueprints, sketches and oral and written directions to lay out and cut metals

• Skill in manual welding in all physical positions i.e., kneeling, bending and overhead.

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: SWD Renton Shop located at 201 SW 34th Street, Renton WA.

• Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour workweek. Schedules are dayshift, swing shift, Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. or 4/10 Wed.-Sat or Sun-Wed. 6:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., or Monday -Friday 2:30 - 11 p.m. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with Supervisor approval.

• Union Representation: This position is represented by Joint Crafts Council, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers Lodge 104.

• Physical Requirement: The position requires physical labor including, but not limited to, standing, balancing, bending neck, kneeling, squatting, reaching, pushing and pulling. The ability to lift, carry, move, or handle up to 50 pounds. The candidate must have the ability to work including, but not limited to, inside/outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, inclement weather while on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain and other adverse conditions such as fumes, toxic chemicals, odor, noise, dust and moving machinery.

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Complete Supplemental Questions

Note:  Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Roxanne Malatesta at 206-477-1653 or rmalatesta@kingcounty.gov.

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