Job Description

When you work at StandardAero, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a vibrant company of like-minded people, all working collaboratively towards the same goals.

We succeed as a team because we value the unique contributions and perspectives of all of our people, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

It’s a culture that promotes mutual respect and effective communications to create an environment of stability, shaping the organization and forging a successful future.

Our goal is to be the best place to work, giving each and every employee the opportunity to reach their maximum potential through continuous learning and advancement opportunities, allowing all team members to exceed their potential and empower everyone’s success.

StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of services, including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint applications.

The company is a global enterprise that employs nearly 7,000 employees worldwide with annual revenues exceeding $4 billion.

StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components and energy markets.

The company celebrated its 100th year of industry leadership in 2011.

StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments : Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit and Investment Solutions.

Responsible for TIG Welding and performing maintenance and alteration tasks on components in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Service Bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the Aviation Authority as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

General :

• Responsible to be thoroughly familiar with all tools and equipment, including inspection aids, used within their assigned area of responsibility.
• Properly record the work performed on the appropriate maintenance record, router.
• Observes and follows all safety procedures while using appropriate safety equipment when applicable.
• Performs grinding and blending with different pneumatic, electric and hand tools.
• Conducts repair of sheet metal or composite surfaces, check for corrosion, distortion and cracks.
• Performs visual inspections and make necessary adjustment to conform to job specifications
• Set up and operate all common Welding machine equipment.
• Works from blue prints, drawings and or Technical manuals to produce a variety of items
• Daily inspection, Cleaning and Preventative maintenance of all Welding equipment
• Pre-measure and post-measure parts with required tooling and gauges and record in records, router.
• Responsible for equipment set up procedure; Set up and maintain equipment parameters
• Verifies that Welded parts conform to specifications
• Records information accurately on each component worked
• Perform required preventive maintenance on equipment as required and record accurately
• Prepare and pre-set all tools needed for Welding operations performing safety checks on all equipment before using
• Plans details of working procedure, tools and material requirements based on the instructions, prints and work orders received for the job
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning and welding various metals. Repairs equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment
• Cleans and prepares work surfaces to be welded. Sets up, assembles and tacks welded components
• Builds up worn or defective surface by welding and blending to specifications
• Using burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly; responsible for cleaning and prepping own parts

Overview

Performs all aspects of track maintenance welding work; specifically alignment and setup of rail for bond welding as well as finish grinding;

setup for frog, switchpoint, and rail end welding, by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, repairing, and constructing track; directs and instructs operator of equipment assigned to gangs; instructs employees under his supervision in the safe performance of work and sees that they comply with all applicable rules and instructions;
• responsible for training welder helper to provide productive relief for position; sees that all tools, materials, and supplies are safely stored and properly used;
• utilizes and maintains assigned equipment in accordance with instructions; prepares and maintains payrolls, production reports, accident and injury reports, personnel reports, and all other required records;

required to attend specialized training classes; subject to regular quality and efficiency audits, and other duties as may be assigned.

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 / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have in his possession, at all times while doing so, valid credentials required by federal and state laws, including CDL, Class B;
• will be required to operate railway highway motor vehicles; must have standard railroad watch; be familiar with and understand Track Safety Standards as published by the Federal Railroad Administration;

must have copy of all required rule books and a current timetable; and must qualify on the use of a hy-rail / on-track vehicle.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense, understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, OR REGISTRATIONS

Must have Class B commercial driver's license, motor car permit, FRA 213.7 A & B certification, and Roadway Worker Safety certification.

Upon employment, new hire must successfully complete and pass all FEC Rules Classes : Safety, Operating, and Roadway Worker.

Must complete all requirements to obtain FRA A & B certifications and pass test within 60 days.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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Requisition No : 805819

Agency : Department of Transportation

Working Title : WELDER - 55011954

Position Number : 55011954

Salary : $44,594.93 - $57,711.08

Posting Closing Date : 07 / 07 / 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

691 NORTH DADE MAINTENANCE

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON : Bencze Vajta

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER : 305-640-7165

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS : [email protected]

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY : $1,715.19 - $2,219.66

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• State of Florida retirement package
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system!

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https : / / www.mybenefits.myflorida.com /

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

This position requires a valid Class (A, B, C, or E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department's Drivers Record Requirements Policy.

An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following :

• three (3) or more moving violations in the past 3 years that accumulate 3 or more points per violation;
• any 2 convictions of reckless driving in the past 3 years;
• a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past 3 years; and
• a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction in the past 4 years

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.

In order to be eligible for hire into a position requiring a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL), applicants must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol (FMCSA) Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a pre-employment query.

Click here to register for the Clearinghouse. A mandatory drug screening will be performed on the successful applicant.

Applicants hired for this position with a Class E license will be required to obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within 60 days of appointment, attend CDL training and successfully pass the CDL licensing test and obtain a CDL Class B license with air brakes within 10 months after appointment to the position.

Once the CLP is obtained, candidates must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, as required, for the Department to conduct a query.

Upon hire, this position also requires applicant to have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Drivers Record Requirements Policy.

The costs of the initial CDL training and initial testing will be paid by the Department, subject to available funding. An employee will be given three chances to pass the license requirements.

The employee will be responsible for paying for the initial CLP fee, as well as any additional training and re-test costs, and the CDL fee.

POSITION DESCRIPTION : Performs welding in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of various highway structures and facilities, including overhead signs, structures, guardrails, handrails, elements of drainage structures, and other elements related to highway structures and facilities.

Preheats, cleans, cuts, fits, and welds metal components in the manufacturing and repair of structures, fleet equipment, buildings and other department owned and operated assets.

Operates and maintains a wide variety of mechanized equipment such as automotive, pickups, and vans as required and related to the maintenance and repair of highway structures and facilities, while following safety procedures.

Prepares surfaces and applies protective coatings to manufactured or repaired metal products. Operates met cutting saws, metalizing gun, hydraulic punch, plasma cutter, drill press, all types of welding equipment and other associated tools.

Selects materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for required work and prepares requisitions and price quotes for purchases according to purchasing guidelines.

Purchases parts and supplies as a purchasing card holder and is accountable for proper processing of invoices and completion of required paperwork and work orders.

Unloads raw materials and loads completed products utilizing forklifts and other associated tools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : KNOWLEDGE OF PRINCIPLES, TECHNIQUES, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS OF THE WELDING TRADE. KNOWLEDGE OF PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES USED IN GAS AND ELECTRIC WELDING AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR.

ABILITY TO PERFORM FLAT, VERTICAL, AND HORIZONTAL WELDING. ABILITY TO PERFORM OXYGEN, ACETYLENE, AND ELECTRICAL WELDING RELATED TO AUTOMOTIVE AND EQUIPMENT REPAIRS.

ABILITY TO TAKE ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS. ABILITY TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS. ABILITY TO LIFT 50 LBS, CLIMB, SQUAT, STOOP, PUSH, PULL, CRAWL AND BEND.

ABILITY TO USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY. SKILLED IN THE USE OF BASIC MATH. SKILLED IN DOCUMENTING WORK PERFORMED AND MATERIALS USED ON WORK ORDERS.

ABILITY TO FOLLOW ORAL AND WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY VERBALLY AND IN WRITING.

OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS : Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent must respond to emergencies.The incumbent of this position is required to work with or around Department of Corrections inmates.

Must obtain certification in Temporary Traffic Control (Maintenance of Traffic) - Intermediate Level within one year and maintain it.

Incumbent must be able to wear and use a respirator. A CDL Class B License Instructional Permit is required within 6 months of hire and obtain a CDL Class B License with air brakes within 12 months of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency and one experience as a welder or graduate from an accredited welding program.

An additional year of experience as a welder is a substitute for a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency.

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY, college transcripts, ETC.

to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $ 1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.

If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St.

Petersburg, Florida 33708.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).

Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.

0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

The Welder fits, welds and repairs steel structures for the maritime cranes division, to include ship cranes, reachstackers, mobile harbor cranes, offshore cranes and other components of Liebherr products.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete all required welding tests. (SMAW, GMAW, TIG, etc.)
• Ability to weld structural steel in all positions.
• Identifies deficiencies and makes repairs to structural components of cranes.
• Ensures that proper equipment and materials are transported to site.
• Ensures that work instructions are clear.
• Ensures repairs and fabrications are done properly and in conformance with codes, regulations and product specifications.
• Ensures that work is performed in a manner that minimizes scrap and rework.
• Ensures that jobs are completed within time requirements.
• Ensures that all equipment used is maintained in proper working order.
• Ensures that all sites have been properly cleaned up before leaving.
• Ensures all safety requirements are followed.
• Provides training as required to others as assigned or as job circumstances require.
• Communicates any concerns regarding equipment or materials issues, or work performance of others to management.
• Communicates flow of information required to keep jobs on time within budgets to management and coworkers.
• Observes all safety rules, and safety concerns are communicated to management.
• Work area and tools and equipment are kept clean and properly maintained.

Competencies

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three years of experience in welding and fabricating, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

Sufficient experience to be able to identify deficiencies and make repairs in structural components of cranes working without supervision.

• Blueprint and WPS reading proficiency.
• Ability to lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
• Ability to analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
• Ability to determine required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Ability to develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Ability to tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
• Ability to heat, form, and dress metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Ability to cut work piece, using powered saws, hand shears, or chipping knife.
• Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Ability to inspect grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to comprehend, speak and write the English language. Ability to speak effectively before customers.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to multi-task while completing work in a competent and professional manner.
• Ability and willingness to learn how to repair all aspects of the cranes.
• Ability and willingness to learn how to burn pins using Oxylance equipment.
• Assist the

Responsible for TIG Welding and performing maintenance and alteration tasks on components in accordance with the current technical data provided in the manufacturers’ Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Service Bulletins, service letters, Airworthiness Directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable to or approved by the Aviation Authority as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

General :

• Responsible to be thoroughly familiar with all tools and equipment, including inspection aids, used within their assigned area of responsibility.
• Properly record the work performed on the appropriate maintenance record, router.
• Observes and follows all safety procedures while using appropriate safety equipment when applicable.
• Performs grinding and blending with different pneumatic, electric and hand tools.
• Conducts repair of sheet metal or composite surfaces, check for corrosion, distortion and cracks.
• Performs visual inspections and make necessary adjustment to conform to job specifications
• Set up and operate all common Welding machine equipment.
• Works from blue prints, drawings and or Technical manuals to produce a variety of items
• Daily inspection, Cleaning and Preventative maintenance of all Welding equipment
• Pre-measure and post-measure parts with required tooling and gauges and record in records, router.
• Responsible for equipment set up procedure; Set up and maintain equipment parameters
• Verifies that Welded parts conform to specifications
• Records information accurately on each component worked
• Perform required preventive maintenance on equipment as required and record accurately
• Prepare and pre-set all tools needed for Welding operations performing safety checks on all equipment before using
• Plans details of working procedure, tools and material requirements based on the instructions, prints and work orders received for the job
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning and welding various metals. Repairs equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment
• Cleans and prepares work surfaces to be welded. Sets up, assembles and tacks welded components
• Builds up worn or defective surface by welding and blending to specifications
• Using burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly; responsible for cleaning and prepping own parts