Embarking on a career as a welder in Mesa, AZ, often begins with a technical school program or apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom instruction. According to the American Welding Society, the demand for welders is expected to grow by 2% to 3% annually, with approximately 320,500 new welding professionals needed by 2029. In Mesa, AZ, welders earn an average of $555 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $600 per week. Trade schools and community colleges in the region offer welding programs that prepare students for immediate employment, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
The Energy Resources Department is excited to offer a hiring bonus for individuals newly hired as a Gas System Welder. New Gas System Welders may be eligible for a $4,200 incentive at the conclusion of Initial City Probation. To receive the bonus, a Gas System Welder must work for one year in the original hire assignment and receive a successful performance evaluation. First review of applications will be Thursday, December 19, 2024, and weekly thereafter as needed. A Gas System Welder is responsible for welding steel gas lines using electric arc welding equipment; fusing polyethylene (PE) 2406 pipe for the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City's gas utility system; and for assisting in the manual and technical aspects of gas line construction, maintenance, or repair activities. This work requires strict conformance to City of Mesa welding and fusion specifications and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations governing the natural gas industry. An employee in this class must be certified annually in the use of arc welding equipment and PE pipe fusion and must demonstrate competency at any other time as may be required by the City to be retained in this class. Since much of the work of this class is performed on pressurized lines, there is considerable potential for exposure to hazardous conditions. Welding is usually done in a confined space requiring awkward body positioning and may be performed under a variety of adverse weather conditions. Employees in this class must be certified as PE fusers as well as arc and gas welders. This position is also responsible for performing related duties as required. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments. This class is subject to emergency call-out and must be available for stand-by, as required. Although welds and fusion joints are inspected by a Gas System Inspector, and daily work is overseen and observed by a Gas System Crew Leader, this class is supervised by a Gas System Supervisor. This class is FLSA nonexempt. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualification Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to three years full-time employment as an electric arc welder, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) welder, Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welder, Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welder, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) welder, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) welder, Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) welder, and/or stick welder; OR one year of experience with the City of Mesa as a Field Worker II. Special Requirements. Must possess or be able to obtain certification in Lyco fittings, PE fusion, and electric arc welding within three months of employment or promotion into class. Must possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) with no airbrake restriction by hire or promotion date. CLP holders must successfully complete the City’s Entry Level Driver (ELD) training program, the Third-Party Examiner (TPE) administered skills (driving) test, and obtain a valid Arizona Class A CDL within 150 days of hire, promotion, or transfer date. Must obtain certification as a gas system operator in accordance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) within three months of hire date. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with CFR 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification. Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR Part 199 for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) AND Part 382 for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Certification in Lyco fittings, arc welding, or PE fusion; and experience in layout is highly desirable. http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4101.pdf
See More Details >>Description/Duties The current opening is for 3rd shift. However, this posting may be used to fill future vacancies on other shifts. Both 2nd and 3rd shifts receive shift differential and shift assignment incentive pay. A Welder - Fabricator is responsible for performing specialized welding and fabricating duties related to Mobile vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance. This classification will also be responsible for specific job-shop welding and fabrication assignments related to the custom operational requests and requirements of all City departments. The welding and fabrication responsibilities are journey-level and include being proficient in multiple welding processes, such as: arc welding (SMAW), metal inert gas (MIG) welding, tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, flux-core welding (FCAW), hard facing, oxygen/acetylene welding, and brazing. The welder must also be proficient in plasma cutting, oxygen/acetylene cutting, tempering, flame straightening, air carbon-arc cutting, sheet metal cutting/bending, iron worker use, and pipe bending. The types of metals used in the welding process vary due to application and may consist of the following: mild steel, pipe (specialty and galvanized), high carbon steel (AR-400, AR500, and T-1), aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and plastic. Due to the majority of the work being performed on various types of City vehicles and equipment, there is a high potential for exposure to hazardous conditions; proper precautions and safety equipment (including fall protection equipment) must be used. The Welder - Fabricator must be able to operate a wide variety of City equipment to be able to complete repairs. The Welder - Fabricator may be required to develop time and material estimates for custom fabrication, new vehicle up-fitting, and modifications to City equipment as required. The Welder - Fabricator must be able to calculate time and material required to complete custom fabrications. The Welder - Fabricator must be able to properly interpret welding symbols and complete welding tasks as per blueprint specifications. The equipment being fabricated or repaired shall be completed in accordance with the best known current manufacturing practices relative to design, materials, strength, quality, durability, safety, and workmanship. This work must be completed in accordance with the latest codes, standards, and practices of the industry. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required. The Welder - Fabricator is supervised by a Shop Foreman or Shop Supervisor who reviews work through spot check observation, conferences, problems encountered, and overall results achieved. This position requires the use of independent judgment in selecting the repair methods, equipment, and materials used to accomplish assignments. Employee may be required to work days other than Monday through Friday and are subject to night and swing shift assignments. Incumbents must wear specialized safety equipment, such as respirators and protective clothing in performing duties. Special attention must be used when completing repairs due to potential fire/explosion hazards, including fuels, oils, and compressed natural gas (CNG), and unknown hazards found in the repair of solid waste trucks. This class is FLSA nonexempt. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to considerable (3 - 5 years) journey-level experience in fabrication and welding processes, such as MIG, TIG, SMAW, oxygen/acetylene, and brazing processes. Special Requirements. Employees must provide their own hand tools and rollaway box. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification. Must be able to obtain an AWS welding certification on AWS 3G and 4G unlimited within the first year of employment and must maintain certification. Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures. Certain positions within this class are subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 382 (by assignment). Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Completion of an approved welding trade school program and welding certification in AWS 3G, 4G, FCAW, and SMAW. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Truck Equipment Installation and Repair (E3). CNG vehicle system design and operation training. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 52 familiarization training or classes. Welding safety training or courses, forklift certified, industrial rigging procedure class, fall equipment training, and load securement training or classes.
See More Details >>• Typical work week is Monday through Thursday, 5am-3:30pm • Two years previous experience, General knowledge of standard welding process and practices. • Machinery experience a plus (Press Brake, CNC Plasma, Shear, Ironworker, Rollers, Benders ,etc) • Fitter/Fabrication of various types of metal requiring cutting, welding, and finishing Hiring Requirements: • Subject to a background check and a Saliva (oral) drug screening • Strong work ethic, good attendance history, ability to work an early morning, 10 hour shift. Overtime when required / necessary • Mininum 2 yrs Welding Experience General Physical Requirements: • MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT HEAVY WEIGHT (50+ pounds), • STAND FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME • BEND, TWIST, AND KNEEL CONTINUOUSLY • WILLINGNESS TO WORK IN A PARTIALLY EXPOSED ENVIRONMENT Position Requirements • Experience welding, brazing and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment. • Read and understand fabrication drawings (blueprint) and weld symbols. • Maintain a safe work area • Wear protective equipment at all times while working • Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded, set-up assemble and tac-weld parts • Assist in cutting and finishing parts as required • Maintain equipment and keep work area clean • Inspect personal work for accuracy • Follow quality control procedures • Verify proper parts and materials used • Verify dimension and quantities match fabrication drawings • Enter project work hours on work orders and time cards
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