Fabricator

The Copper River Family of Companies; Oregon; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Open leave policy

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation expense account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Copper River Family of Companies is seeking a Fabricator to perform fabrication and welding to manufacture aluminum vessels and components. You will interpret blueprints and build sub-assemblies, then weld assemblies to specification using GMAW and GTAW.

Responsibilities include preparing weldments, operating fabrication equipment, and maintaining a safe work area. High school diploma or GED and the ability to pass on-site welding tests are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Aluminum welding and fabrication experience is required.
• Must pass welding and fabrication testing on site.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding equipment using GMAW and GTAW to weld aluminum and steel in all positions.
• Prepare weldments with saws, routers, grinders, and hand tools.
• Read blueprints and weld symbols to lay out material patterns.
• Weld sub-assemblies and full assemblies using jigs and fixtures.
• Secure parts for assembly and welding.
• Operate overhead cranes and other fabrication equipment.
• Maintain a neat, safe fabrication area.

Skills

Aluminum welding

Fabrication experience

Blueprint interpretation

Forklift operation

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ReconCraft is seeking a Fabricator to be responsible for all manners of fabrication to manufacture new vessels and related components. Duties include preparing, assembling, and welding all components to create a final assembly or sub-assembly based on specifications and/or drawings.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Operate welding equipment using appropriate GMAW and GTAW techniques to weld aluminum and steel sheet, plate, and extrusion in all positions
• Prepare weldments using tools such as saws, routers, grinders, pneumatic cutting tools, wire brushes and various hand tools of the trade
• Basic interpretation of blueprints, drawings, weld symbols and schedules to lay out patterns on material
• Perform welding in the fabrication phase of construction, including the pre-fabrication of sub-assemblies such as bulkheads, girders, decks, and cabins using jigs and fixtures
• Secure small parts for assembly and welding
• Perform operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, man lifts, and other fabrication equipment
• Maintain a professional, neat, and secure fabrication area

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • High school graduate or GED
• Required Knowledge/Experience:
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Aluminum welding and fabrication experience
  • Must pass the Welding and Fabrication testing given on site
• Preferred Knowledge/Experience:
  • Fabricating and assembling aluminum vessels and/or aluminum vessel components
  • Interpreting blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, and weld schedules
  • Operating forklifts with certification
• Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs
  • This position requires grasping, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing, and visual acuity
  • Must also be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to complete tasks

Position Pay Range: $24.55 — $39.98 USD

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.

Disclaimer

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.