Structural Welder/Fitter - Big Lake, AK - Competitive pay and Federal Health Benefits offered!

NANA Construction • Big Lake, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Welder/Fitter performs structural welding and fabrication work at the Big Lake facility. The role requires general fabrication knowledge, including reading and understanding prints, using multiple welding processes, and working with common fabrication tools and equipment. Welding processes include SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW; wire-feed flux-core experience is required. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success may also be assigned.

Work takes place in conditions that may include high or precarious places, outdoor weather, extreme cold, moving mechanical parts, and very loud noise. Shifts vary from 8 to 12 hours and from 5 to 7 days per week depending on workload. The job involves frequent climbing or balancing, handling tools and materials, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds. Steel-toed boots are required. Travel to and from a remote site may require valid identification for TSA screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, or ten years of Structural Welder/Fitter experience may be considered.
• At least one year of experience as a Structural Welder/Fitter.
• Ability to pass structural welding tests that include multiple processes in 3G and 4G positions.
• Wire-feed flux-core experience.
• Knowledge of industrial construction and familiarity with equipment and functions related to the position.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
• Steel-toed boots are required on the job.
• Valid identification when traveling to and from the remote site, as required for TSA screening.

Nice To Haves

• Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years to be eligible under the vehicle insurance policy.
• Experience with equipment used at the Big Lake facility, including Lincoln Invertec V350 and LN 25.

Responsibilities

• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examine welds for size and other specifications.
• Clean weld joints or workpieces.
• Chip excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Preheat workpieces with a hand torch when required.
• Use fabrication tools to perform layout and erect assemblies.
• Work from ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.
• Perform other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Federal health benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED