Job Description

Overview

The Welder's Helper will assist journeyman structural fitters and welders with all aspects of assembling, cutting, and welding structural steel components at NANA Construction in Big Lake, AK.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare 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.
  • Interpret structural steel fabrication and assembly drawings.
  • Utilize OH cranes and forklifts for work tasks and know correct hand signals.
  • Know structural material grades, sizes, and weights.
  • Set up equipment and assist with welding as needed using various welding equipment.
  • Assist with handling and blasting of structural steel utilizing the Wheelabrator.
  • Signal equipment operator of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment.
  • Assemble parts by bolting, welding, or screwing.
  • Immediately report all incidents/accidents to their Supervisor.
  • Perform other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent or ten years directly related experience will be considered.
  • Minimum six 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 years preferred.

Additional Information

  • The work environment may expose employees to fumes, airborne particles, electrical shock, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, radiation, vibration, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold.
  • The employee must frequently carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Steel toed boots are required on the job.

Benefits

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How this job compares in Big Lake, AK

The local market in Big Lake, AK

Big Lake, AK is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Alaska as a whole we're tracking 4 other active welding openings from 2 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Alaska.

NANA Regional Corporation 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 Worley (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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