Pipe Welder - Big Lake, AK

Job Description Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems by performing the following duties. *This is a non-rotational position located at Big Lake, AK headquarters* Responsibilities Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun. Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by Welding Engineer or Welding Technician. Starts power supply to produce electric current. Strikes (forms) arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece. Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle. Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions. Examines weld for bead size and other specifications. Applies filler rod manually to supply weld metal. Cleans or degreases weld joint or work piece. Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes. Prepares broken parts for welding by grooving or scaring surfaces. Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter. Preheats work piece with hand torch or heating furnace. Positions and clamps work pieces together or assemble them in jig or fixture. Other duties may be assigned. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications High School Diploma or GEDequivalent. Minimum three (3) years experience as a certified pipe welder. GTAW – GMAW – FCAW – SMAW experience. Applicant must pass a pre employment pipe welding test. 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 lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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 and taste or smell. Steel toed boots required on the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr NANA Construction, LLC