Construction Machinery Industrial

Overview

The Welder/Fabricator position involves skilled welding, fabrication, modification, and structural repair work on heavy construction equipment and related components. The role requires a commitment to safety, efficiency, and quality workmanship under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follow the direction of the Service Manager and Assistant Service Manager while performing work safely and efficiently.
• Perform structural welding, fabrication, and repairs on heavy construction equipment, attachments, buckets, trailers, and related components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, service manuals, and work orders to complete assigned projects.
• Fabricate replacement parts and components when original parts are unavailable or require modification.
• Inspect damaged equipment and determine appropriate repair methods while communicating findings to supervisors.
• Operate welding and fabrication equipment, including MIG, TIG, stick welders, oxy-fuel torches, plasma cutters, presses, grinders, and other shop equipment.
• Measure, cut, fit, align, and assemble metal components to required specifications and tolerances.
• Perform repairs using proper welding procedures and ensure finished work meets quality and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper care and maintenance of welding equipment and tools.
• Complete timecards, work order stories, and required documentation accurately and promptly to support customer billing.
• Submit parts requisitions and material requests necessary to complete assigned work.
• Assist Service Technicians with fabrication and welding needs during equipment repairs as required.
• Participate in required safety meetings, training programs, and manufacturer or technical training as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel throughout Alaska, often with little advance notice, to perform welding and fabrication work at Company branches, customer locations, and remote job sites.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in welding, metal fabrication, structural steel repair, heavy equipment repair, or a closely related field within the last 10 years.
• Any combination of education, technical training, certifications, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• AWS welding certification or the ability to obtain certification is preferred.
• Experience with heavy construction equipment, mining equipment, trailers, or industrial fabrication is preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Valid Driver's License.

Additional Information

• The position is physically demanding and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching, and working in confined or awkward positions throughout the workday.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing 50 pounds or more and occasionally heavier materials with appropriate lifting equipment.
• The employee will regularly work around welding arcs, sparks, fumes, noise, heat, and moving machinery and must wear required personal protective equipment.