Welder

CLASS SUMMARY
Responsible for skilled welding and fabrication work in the repair of parts and equipment and fabrication of articles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Cuts, fits, and welds metal. Lays-out and welds light and heavy gauge sheet metals.
• Brazes and makes repairs on heavy equipment.
• Reads blueprints in laying out work and fabricates various metal fixtures. Assists with airfield gate
repairs or replacing worn parts to maintain functionality of gates as needed.
• Inventories and orders welding supplies and various types of metals as needed.
• Responds to airport emergencies as needed. Operates all snow equipment and communicates on
the airfield and with co-workers in high stress situations.
• Programming and operation of plasma cutting table.
• Design and produce new parts for various types of equipment and projects.
• Collaborate work with metal sheets and perform various installations.
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Forklift and various types of heavy equipment operation.
• Makes emergency repairs out of the shop in all elements of weather.
• Maintains record of repairs made, parts, and time worked.
• Assist and perform mechanical repairs and serve work with mechanics.
• Distinguish between various types of metals including, high carbon steel, aluminum, cast iron,
mild steel, and stainless steel to complete the job.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Education: HSD/GED
Minimum Years of Direct Experience: 5 Welder/fabricator experience
Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the
essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS
Required
• Commercial Driver’s License – Class A (or the ability to acquire a Class A within 6 months of the
hire date)
• Security Identification Display Area Clearance (SIDA)
• Valid Driver’s license

Airfield Driving
This position requires driving on the airfield and airfield ramps.

DEMONSTRATED SKILL IN
• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Establish and maintain effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative, and respectful relationships with
internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.
• Operating electric and acetylene welding equipment within prescribe tolerance.
• Use of blueprints, rough sketches, and samples.
• Strong problem-solving skills that recognize, resolve, and/or escalate problems within a very
narrow scope.
• Strong decision making skills to have ability to receive general guidance of issues to properly
repair or re-build for any equipment or project.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF
• Methods, materials, and terminology of the welding trade.
• Proper temperatures for tempering metals.
• Electric and acetylene properties of metals
• OSHA Standards, Airfield and FAA Regulations.

Why Join Us? 

BENEFITS: (Full Time Positions)

• 100% Employer Paid Health & Wellness Center


• Comprehensive Insurance Options: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a $0 premium medical plan option and no spousal surcharge


• CVG CARES: $2,500 employer paid childcare subsidy


• Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account


• Retirement Plans: Employer and employee contributions to KY Public Pension Authority retirement plan


• KY Deferred Comp Plans: 401(k) and 457 options


• Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 holidays a year


• Employee Assistance Program


• Voluntary Wellness Program: Earn financial incentives and paid time off


• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs


• Performance Reward Program (potential to earn up to $1500.00 annually)


• Onsite Fitness Facilities

Don’t meet every requirement? If you are excited to make a positive impact for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for CVG Airport Authority, whether it be this role or another. Interested candidates can obtain more information and apply at www.jobs.cvgairport.com. Find Your Dream Job at CVG Airport.