Posting Details

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition 201900130S Title Welder FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary<br /><br/><a href=http://www.shsu.edu/dept/human-resources/payplan/documents/Pay%20Grade%20Table%202017.pdf>SHSU Salary Table</a>

$2,182 – $3,216 per month

Occupational Category Skilled Craft Department Facilities Management - Facilities Services Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement

High school graduate or G.E.D. Technical/vocational training related to job duties would be helpful. Total of four years experience. Require use of arc & acetylene, welding equipment, and other tools of the trade. Proficiency in all phases of the duties performed. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities. TXDL is required.

Nature & Purpose of Position

To provide welding support to Sam Houston State University. Responsible for heating, welding, cutting and brazing ferrous and non‑ferrous metals. Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job. Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.

Primary Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts. Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job. Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors. Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes. Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions. Responsible for heating, welding, cutting and brazing ferrous and non‑ferrous metals. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Moderate probability of accident and some hazard to self in terms of burns from welding equipment. Alertness and careful attention is required to avoid serious injury. Ordinary attention and care is required to prevent injury to others. Working conditions are considered fair but involve more than average 25‑50 percent exposure to one or more disagreeable elements such as dirt, dust, heat, fumes, etc. May be called out after normal hours for emergency repair. Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy. University according to departmental policy. Positions requires TXDL.

Full Time Part Time Full Time Quicklink http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/21914 EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2

Screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How did you learn about this position?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
   • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
   • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
   • Association for Women in Science
   • TWC - Work in Texas
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • SHSU Website
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3. If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.

   (Open Ended Question)