Fabricator

The role

The Fabricator will manufacture new vessels and related components. Duties include preparing, assembling, and welding components based on specifications or drawings.

What you will do

• Operate welding equipment using GMAW and GTAW techniques to weld aluminum and steel
• Prepare weldments using saws, routers, grinders, pneumatic cutting tools, wire brushes and hand tools
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, weld symbols and schedules to lay out patterns
• Perform welding in the fabrication phase including pre-fabrication of sub-assemblies using jigs and fixtures
• Secure small parts for assembly and welding
• Perform operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, man lifts, and other fabrication equipment
• Maintain a professional, neat, and secure fabrication area

Required qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Aluminum welding and fabrication experience
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs
• Must be able to grasp, stand, sit, walk, kneel, crawl, perform repetitive motions, bend, climb, listen, hear and use visual acuity
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch

Nice to have

• Fabricating and assembling aluminum vessels and/or aluminum vessel components
• Interpreting blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, and weld schedules
• Operating forklifts with certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation expense account
• Employee assistance program

Before you apply

• Must pass the Welding and Fabrication testing given on site

About the company

The Copper River Family of Companies is a collection of entities owned by the Native Village of Eyak, a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe. The companies support the Tribe and facilitate economic advancement to fund health and social services.