"Welder/Fabricator"

Welder/Fabricator

Posting Number: SP005122P

Division/College: College of Engineering

Department: Civil & Environmental Engineering

Location: Moscow

Position Overview:

This position will fabricate, install and repair mechanical systems, research equipment and structural components. It will repair and maintain mechanical equipment and perform welding on structural components.

Duties may include:

• Provide fabrication and maintenance support
• Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering and brazing equipment to join metal components, fill holes, indentations and seams of fabricated metal products
• Fabricate custom-made parts
• Fit, align and assemble fabricated parts; clean and finish projects to meet specifications
• Rebuild and manufacture replacement parts of complete mechanical assemblies
• Determine cause of failure or wear and select appropriate repair/replace method
• Communicate and coordinate with supervisors, coworkers, faculty and students to develop efficient, cost-effective plans
• Interpret plans, blueprints, schematics, manuals and verbal instructions to determine project scope
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Four years of work as a welder/fabricator

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet university requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Be at least 18 years of age

Additional Preferred:

• Experience with metal work, woodworking, concrete mixing, pump maintenance, and electrical wiring.
• Ability to read electronic drawings and technical manuals to operate and repair laboratory equipment.
• Experience conducting and documenting safety inspections.
• Current CPR/First Aid Instructor certification.
• Strong communication skills for effectively interacting with faculty, students, and staff.
• Experience using basic computer skills (Word, Excel).
• Ability and experience in teaching and mentoring students in laboratory settings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to:

• Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
• Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
• Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Work in inclement weather conditions
• Participate in a medical surveillance program and respirator fit test

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $25.54 - $39.64 per hour, depending on experience (equivalent to $53,132.20-82,461 annually)

FTE: 1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

Posting Date: 12/15/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The priority consideration date for applications is December 29, 2025. Applications after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50346