Welder

Fort Worth Zoo

Voted the No. 1 zoo in North America by USA Today and home to 7,000 animals, The Fort Worth Zoo aims to strengthen the bond between humans and the environment.

Welder

Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday

Summary:

This position will be responsible for designing, fabricating, and repairing equipment, fixtures, displays and structures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repair, design, and fabricate structures, equipment, and displays as assigned
• Evaluate work orders to determine scope of work requirements and sequence of welding assignments; gather required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job
• Ensure that preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, and facilities maintenance are addressed on a timely and proactive basis
• Operate a variety of equipment including drill presses, power tools, grinders, torches, and other welding equipment and hand tools
• Weld materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, and others
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workspace in a clean, orderly, and safe manner
• Utilize CMMS work order system for work scheduling, preventative maintenance programs and record keeping
• Assist where needed in inter-departmental projects and functions
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities (as appropriate to skill level and experience) as assigned
• Have regular and punctual attendance
• Work modified schedule as needed and determined by management

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools used in welding including designs, uses, maintenance and repair
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and other technical documents
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to function as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and serve on an on-call basis as needed
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Valid driver's license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain Zoo standards of insurability

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of two years of directly related experience in in welding and fabrication
• Experience in the use of common hand and power tools used in the maintenance and construction crafts

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, speak clearly, hear. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and move more than 100 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends as assigned
• Ability to work special events and functions as required
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, and inclement weather

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

Benefits

This is a full-time position and offers the following benefits:

• Medical and Prescription Drug (Employee Coverage 90% Employer Paid, Dependent Coverage 55% Employer Paid)
• Vision
• Dental
• Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Supplemental Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (Accrual Equivalent to 5 Weeks Per Year)
• PTO Rollover
• PTO Sell Back
• Free Zoo Membership
• Free Guest Passes
• Discounts on Food, Merchandise, Attractions, Admission and Programs

Salary

Commensurate with experience and great benefits

How to Apply

Apply online

Fort Worth Zoo

1989 Colonial Parkway

Fort Worth , TX 76110

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