Welder - Journeyman

  • Broward County Public Schools
  • Oakland Park, Florida
  • Full Time

POSITION GOAL

To perform skilled work in all types of gas and electric welding including fabrication and repairs to existing equipment in a responsible and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
  • Five (5) years of recent professionally paid work experience as a welder.
  • Must have knowledge of prints and drawings and have the ability to fabricate items from such drawings.
  • Ability to do various types of welding, such as: electric, gas, heliarc, PAC (Plasma Arch Cutting) using PCU (Plasma Cutting Unit), MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas).
  • Ability to order material and maintain records with emphasis on safety and cost of each project.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of all types of metal and proper methods of welding each metal.
  • Must have considerable knowledge of all equipment in the welding shop.
  • Must have knowledge of sheet metal fabrication including duct work and specialty items.
  • Physical ability to lift and carry heavy materials.
  • Ability to operate portable welding equipment away from the shop.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Must provide own hand tools.
  • Must have ability to assume responsibility and effect repairs without assistance.
  • Must have a valid Florida Driver's License.
  • Computer skills as required for the position.
  • This position will include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

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Work Calendar: [261]

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NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range

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Job ID: 490335261
Originally Posted on: 8/22/2025

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