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Job Description Under supervision, performs acetylene burning, electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding in all positions on both light and heavy material to maintain the proper size, contour, fusion, penetration and strength of welds and to prevent undercut, overlap and slag inclusions in welds. Duties include but are not limited to the following: 1. Read and work from blueprints, sketches and working drawings. 2. Properly use various types of welding rods and machines, such as mig, tig, bore welding machines, servo graft burning machines, etc. 3. Pre-heat and clean metals. 4. Lay out, cut and fit material for welding. 5. Perform air arc plasma cutting and carbon air arc cutting, weld machinery, equipment, structures and bridges. 6. Use special hand and power tools. 7. Brazes various non-ferrous metals. 8. Brush and grind welds. 9. Perform basic rigging as required. 10. May operate motor vehicles and equipment in the performance of assigned duties. Note: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Welder to be considered. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below: Additional Information: 1. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED LIST FOR THE SAME TITLE. 2. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employeesu2019 Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position. WELDER - 92355 Qualifications Qualification Requirements Five years of full-time welding experience acquired within the last ten years doing electric arc and oxy-acetylene welding in all positions on both light and heavy material. Two years of this experience must have been in oxy-acetylene welding. License Requirements Possession of a valid Welder's License issued by the New York City Department of Buildings, and certified for at least Class I Restricted Qualification Shop and Field (for groove welding of materials 3/4 inches or less in thickness, and for all fillet welding, both in all positions). At the time of appointment, appointees will be required to possess a Certificate of Fitness Type G38 Torch Use of 0-2 Combustion Gas, issued by the New York City Fire Department. Employees must maintain the Welder's License and the Certificate of Fitness during their employment. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Salary Min: $ 79.62 Salary Max: $ 79.62