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

NANA Construction; Big Lake (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Structural Welder/Fitter in a challenging and rewarding environment. This role involves working with various welding processes and fabrication tools to create high-quality structures. You will be responsible for welding in multiple positions, ensuring compliance with specifications, and maintaining a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in welding and fabrication, with a focus on teamwork and safety. If you are ready to take on new challenges and grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass structural welding tests in 3G and 4G positions.
• General knowledge of fabrication tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Welds in various positions and examines welds for specifications.
• Uses fabrication tools for layout and assembly.

Skills

Welding Processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW)

Reading and Understanding Prints

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

10 Years Structural Welder/Fitter Experience

1 Year Experience as a Structural Welder/Fitter

Tools

Lincoln Invertec v350

LN 25

Fabrication Tools

Job description

Job Description

The position will require a general knowledge of fabrication including reading and understanding prints, multiple welding processes such as SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and a general knowledge of common fabrication tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examines weld for size and other specifications.
• Cleans weld joint or work piece.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Preheats work piece with hand torch when required.
• Uses fabrication tools to perform layout and erect.
• Works from ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success may also be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent or ten (10) years Structural Welder/Fitter experience will be considered.
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a Structural Welder/Fitter.
• Must be able to pass structural welding tests that will include multi-process in 3G and 4G positions.
• Wire feed flux core experience is a must (Equipment used at the Big Lake Facility includes Lincoln Invertec v350 and LN 25).
• Knowledge of industrial construction and familiarity with all equipment and functions related to the position.
• Driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under vehicle insurance policy preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions, and extreme cold. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. The shifts vary from 8 hours to 12 hours and from 5 days to 7 days a week depending on workload.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, and is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Steel-toed boots are required on the job.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical: Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design: Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.