Job Summary

What You'll Be Doing:

As an Associate Welder for the Operations and Maintenance Dept., you will:

• Assist/perform gas, electrical, mig and tig welding to fabricate, install, modify or repair equipment. 
• Assist/perform welding, brazing and solder steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, cast iron, galvanized materials and exotic metals working from blueprints or designing parts. 
• Assist with working from blueprints, sketches, or verbal instruction to determine type and amount of material to be used. 
• with fabricating and using a variety of hand and power tools.  Assist in maintaining and recording time spent and materials used and submit to crew chief. 
• Assist other crafts as necessary. 

Apply Today!

Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:

• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
• Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
• Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
• Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

What We Are Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma/GED required
• 1 – 2 years of experience in welding

Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Mathematical calculation skills necessary
• Computer skills/familiarity with word processor and spreadsheets required
• Ability to learn and utilize electronic procurement system  
• Ability to lift and carry 50 to 80 lbs. frequently, and up to 100 lbs. or more occasionally required
• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds and work from height up to 100 feet
• Ability to work under a variety of conditions, such as confined space (tunnels, pits), heights and hot/cold conditions
• Required to work outdoors 30% of the time in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90 degrees
• Valid driver's License required

What We'd Like To Know

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
• A background check will be required for employment in this position 
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) 
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan 

Career Stream

• Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades 1 (SK1)
• Pay Band S040
• Job Code# 20003333

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.