Welder - Heavy Equipment

Job Summary

Perform welding activities or a combination of welding and finishing activities to complete final fabrication and assembly of various metal frames. Use hand-welding equipment to weld or join metal components and grinding equipment to finish. Perform other general shop tasks. Job site welding as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly to obtain required configurations or positions for welding, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, clamps, tape measures and rulers. Cut/alter material components as needed.
• Welds metal components together to fabricate or repair products, such as machine parts, plant equipment, motors and generators, according to layouts, blueprints or work orders, using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment.
• Welds metal parts together, using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes, performs related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding, repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding.
• Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of Governmental agencies or professional and technical associations, such as bit inspections.
• Prepare, set up, and operate necessary tools and equipment's for welding job such as shielded metal arc, gas metal arc or other welding equipment's common to the trade.
• Perform finishing tasks such as grinding, painting, etc.
• Examine finished product and compare to order specifications.
• Organize and put away incoming product/materials
• Stage outgoing product for pick-up or delivery
• Assist loading/unloading trucks and moving of material/product, may require use of forklift
• Maintain cleanliness of workspace and assist with general shop maintenance
• Additional work activities as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities
• Previous welding experience required
• Knowledge of welding machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance
• Application of basic math and geometry
• Ability to follow written, visual (drawings or images), and verbal instructions and work independently
• Position may require a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive
• Willingness and able to work overtime as needed
• Utilize technology for tracking hours and job progress (computers, iPad, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and responsive in a team environment.
• Follow all applicable company programs, procedures and policies.
• Some experience with Microsoft Suite of applications (word, excel, etc.) or the ability to learn as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop and stand for long periods of time.
• Required to complete pre hire, then annual Fit for Duty Evaluation, including Drug and Alcohol screening

Education And Experience
• At least 1 year of experience with welding
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Welders must hold current certification under American Welding Society (AWS) standards or be actively working toward obtaining certification

Working Conditions

The physical and work environment characteristics 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.

Physical Demands
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physically bending, twisting, kneeling for the majority of the work shift.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to maneuver in small areas
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the day
• Required to wear protective and safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats

Work Environment: Constant exposure to dirt, grease, noise, odors, smoke and fumes with requirement for protective equipment such as: safety glasses, ear plugs, safety shoes, aprons, gloves, welding helmets, and goggles.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Review the Benefits associated with this position: https://www.sealaska.com/benefits/

Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection. Gregg Drilling, LLC is a subsidiary of Sealaska.

We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a subsidiary of a Native-owned company, Gregg Drilling, LLC is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.

Gregg Drilling, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe.*
• “Indian Tribe” means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.