Welder (Pipefitter)

The role

The Welder (Pipefitter) will perform journey-level welding, fabrication, repair, and assembly of metal and alloy components. This work supports industrial and Naval operations.

What you will do

• Perform journey-level welding using various processes.
• Weld, repair, modify, fabricate, rebuild, and assemble metal and alloy parts and systems.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Determine work requirements and select appropriate welding methods and materials.
• Select proper electrodes, rods, filler materials, and other welding consumables.
• Perform welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Perform pre-heating, brazing, flame cutting, heat treating, bead welding, and tack welding.
• Use templates, jigs, fixtures, and other tools to achieve required dimensions.
• Heat, bend, cut, and shape metal of various thicknesses.
• Weld pressure vessels and high-temperature steam and water lines.

Required qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain continuous eligibility for Secret clearance and access to Confidential/Secret information
• Ability to successfully complete required welding proficiency testing
• Valid state driver's license
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications for welding, including respirator certification when applicable
• Current CPR certification is required
• Demonstrated journeyman-level welding skills
• Experience with gas welding processes such as oxyacetylene, oxy-hydrogen, or other industrial gas welding processes
• Experience with applicable arc welding processes, including GMAW, GTAW, plasma arc, carbon arc, or comparable processes
• Demonstrated ability to weld materials ranging from very thin metal to heavy/thick materials
• Experience welding dissimilar metals
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders
• Ability to produce welds that meet required strength, shape, dimensional, penetration, and finish specifications

Nice to have

• Knowledge of accepted welding trade practices and techniques
• Knowledge of metal fabrication, pipefitting, repair, modification, and assembly processes
• Ability to work with a wide range of metal types, sizes, shapes, and thicknesses
• Knowledge of welding inspection and quality-control requirements
• Ability to work safely around heat, sparks, fumes, electrical equipment, pressurized systems, and other industrial hazards
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality workmanship
• Ability to work effectively with other trades and technical personnel

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 obtain and maintain continuous eligibility for Secret clearance and access to Confidential/Secret information
• Must pass a required physical examination prior to placement and periodic examinations thereafter

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. They deliver solutions and services to support diverse missions and facilitate economic advancement for the Tribe.