Welder’s Helper – Big Lake, AK

NANA Regional Corporation; Big Lake (AK); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NANA Construction in Big Lake, AK is seeking a Welders Helper to assist journeyman structural fitters and welders with assembling, cutting, and welding structural steel components on site.

The role requires familiarity with cutting torches, drills, grinders and basic hand tools; experience with welding processes is a plus. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months of related experience minimum.
• Good understanding of basic construction tools, processes, and procedures.
• Driver’s License with acceptable driving record preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare steel beams, plate, angle iron, and channel for welding or bolting using cutting torch, drills and grinders.
• Assist with layout of structural welding clips, plates, grating and holes.
• Interpret structural steel fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Utilize OH cranes and forklifts and know correct hand signals.
• Signal equipment operator to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment.
• Set up equipment and assist with welding using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding.
• Assist with handling and blasting of structural steel using Wheelabrator.
• Assemble parts by bolting, welding or screwing.
• Report all incidents/accidents to supervisor.

Conocimientos

Driver's License

Basic construction tools knowledge

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Cutting torch

Drills

Grinders

OH cranes operation knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Welders Helper will assist journeyman structural fitters and welders with all aspects of assembling, cutting, and welding structural steel components.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of steel beams, plate, angle iron, and channel for welding or bolting utilizing cutting torch, drills and grinders.

• Assist with layout of structural welding clips, plates, grating and holes.

• Interpretation structural steel fabrication and assembly drawings

• Utilize OH cranes and forklifts for work tasks and know correct hand signals

• Knows structural material grades, sizes, and weights

• Sets up equipment and assists with welding as needed using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas welding equipment.

• Assist with handling and blasting of structural steel utilizing the Wheelabrator

• Signals equipment operator of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment.

• Assembles parts by bolting, welding or screwing

• Immediately report all Incidents/Accidents, no matter how small, to their Supervisor.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent or ten (10) years directly related experience will be considered.

• Minimum six (6) months directly related experience.

• Good understanding of basic construction tools, processes, and procedures.

• Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company 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 fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; extreme heat; risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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. The employee must frequently carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Steel toed boots required on the job.

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.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Equal Opportunity Employer NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at [e-mail] or 1-800-478-2000.

Default: Location : Location US-AK-Big Lake

Job ID 2026-27455

Work Type On-Site

Work Location Big Lake

Company: NANA Construction