NANA Construction, LLC

Overview

The Pipe Welder position in Big Lake, AK involves laying out, assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems and related equipment for various industrial applications. This non-rotational role requires a certified pipe welder with at least three years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain specified electrode and insert it into the portable holder or thread consumable electrode wire through the portable welding gun.
• Connect cables from the welding unit to obtain specified amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse.
• Start power supply to produce electric current.
• Strike arc to generate heat for melting and depositing metal from the electrode to the work piece.
• Manually guide electrode or gun along weld line to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Apply filler rod manually to supply weld metal.
• Clean or degrease weld joint or work piece.
• Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
• Prepare broken parts for welding by grooving or scarring surfaces.
• Chip off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Preheat work piece with hand torch or heating furnace.
• Position and clamp work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum three years experience as a certified pipe welder.
• Experience with GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW.
• Applicant must pass a pre-employment pipe welding test.

Additional Information

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• The work environment may expose employees to fumes, airborne particles, electrical shock, and various weather conditions.
• Steel toed boots are required on the job.