Metal Fabricator 1-12 (Deer Valley) Apply now » Date: Aug 2, 2024 Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85021 Company: APS Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. Summary Our Deer Valley Office has an immediate opening for a Metal Fabricator 1-12. The Metal Fabricator will read and understand drawings, perform heavy fabrication, layout job material, operate equipment and tools used in structural/sheet metal fabrication. Build substation control buildings, support the Transportation department with repairs/modifications to company vehicles and trailers. Assures compliance with all APM processes and procedures. In addition, will perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:-High school diploma or GED-In-depth knowledge of structural steel fabrication process (Stick and Mig welding)-Basic knowledge of using handheld Plasma cutting equipment -Complete understanding of reading Steel Fabrication Blueprints-Experience and knowledge of cutting and welding with Oxy-Acetylene -Ability to pass Carbon Steel (Stick and Mig) test-Ability to pass all other written and hands-on tests-Possess a valid Arizona Drivers License Additional Requirements:-Must live within reasonable distance of headquarters (one (1) hour).-Must work reasonable and necessary overtime-This position requires working with aerial equipment, which has weight restrictions of 350 lbs or less-The established headquarters for this position is subject to relocation to the Hub West Service Center, a facility that will be located 38 miles west of downtown Phoenix, on a date to be determined by the Company Preferred Qualifications:-Experience with sheet metal work-Experience in a Utility Industry (substation/ power line applications)-Structural repair of mobile equipment-Silver solder, high pressure hydraulic tubing experience-Ability to work in a team environment Employee Training and Testing Requirement:Employee shall take the Metal Fabricator test within six (6) months of Fab 1-12 hire date.
If successful, employee will be promoted to Metal Fabricator.
If unsuccessful on first test attempt, the employee will be given up to six (6) additional months to retake professional training ( two (2) sessions max), as well as engage in additional mentoring and practice/training time.
Employee must retest within six (6) months of initial unsuccessful attempt.
If successful on second attempt, employee will be promoted to Metal Fabricator.
If unsuccessful on second test attempt, the employee will be provided a ninety (90) day period in which to seek another position within the Company.
At the end of the ninety (90) day period, if the employee has not obtained a new position, their employment with the Company will be terminated and such termination will not be subject to the grievance and arbitration process provided for in the collective bargaining agreement.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace. Testing Information Tests are only administered to referred candidates. More information about our tests and the testing process can be found HERE. (https://www.aps.com/en/About/Careers/How-to-Apply/Pre-employment-Testing) A written [paper and pencil] test will be administered.A test using a computer with keyboard will be administered.A hands-on skills test will be administered. E-mail will be the method of contact with job applicants for test scheduling. Please be sure to check your e-mail regularly so that you receive scheduling notifications for testing and updated job information. Role Type Plant/Field Role:This position requires work to be performed in the field and/or at the work site, due to the nature of work. Eligibility: Must live or relocate within reasonable distance to the headquarters. Reasonable distance is defined as one (1) hour for Metro and State Region locations. Reasonable distance for Troublemen, Local Representatives, and Substation Technicians is defined as thirty (30) minutes for Metro locations and forty-five (45) minutes for State Region locations.+ + For jobs in departments (System, Reliability, Hotstick) that require the majority of the work be performed out-of-town and as such, employees/crews are not required to report to the established headquarters unless directed by Leadership; the reasonable distance requirement will be waived This will not apply to Troublemen, Local Representatives or Substation Technicians.