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Overview

The Structural Welder/Fitter position at Worley Fabrication Facility in Anchorage involves welding metal components for fabrication or repair according to blueprints and work orders. The role requires a strong understanding of welding processes and safety protocols, with a focus on creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

  • Perform welding of metal components for fabrication or repair.
  • Follow layout, blueprints, or work orders using various welding equipment.
  • Prep steel shapes as needed.
  • Read and understand engineering prints.
  • Work with minimal supervision and perform tasks with limited guidance.

Requirements

  • Two years' experience in structural welding or equivalent education and experience.
  • Must pass structural weld test upon offer.
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Basic knowledge of AWS, ANSI, and ASME codes.
  • Experience using oxy/acetylene torch.
  • Knowledge of carbon steel and other alloy metals.
  • Ability to safely climb ladders of various heights.

Benefits

  • Short-term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Position based in Anchorage at the Worley Fabrication Facility.
  • 5 day a week work schedule, subject to change based on project needs.
  • No relocation or per-diem provided.

Benefits

Short-term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
401k
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How this job compares in Anchorage, AK

The local market in Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Alaska as a whole we're tracking 16 other active welding openings from 15 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Anchorage, or widen the search to Alaska.

Worley currently has 1 other opening live in Alaska, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Alaska at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are McFarlane Aviation (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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