Arctic Welder - xRotation, 6G/1G Pipe & Structural
Job in
Sitka, Sitka Borough, Alaska, 99835, USA
Listed on 2026-06-07
Listing for:
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Compensation and Hours
Compensation and Hours
Minimum Salary: DOE
Maximum Salary: DOE
Type of Job:
Full Time
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision/401K
Anticipated Job Duration:
Year Round
Rotation: 3x3with possibility of holdover
Reports to: Welding Supervisor
Purpose of Position:
Provide fabrication, cutting and welding support to multiple clients in the greater Prudhoe bay area.
Educational Requirements:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- Must have a minimum three years of experience in fabrication, cutting and welding
- Proficiently skilled in structural/pipe welding using GMAW, GTAW (Preferably) and SMAW processes.
Job Requirements:
- Cut material using powered saws, oxy-acetylene torch, or plasma cutter.
- Suitably prep, fit and finish work pieces using hand tools or a grinder.
- Proficiently skilled in welding a variety of material types/grades in 1G-6G positions using aforementioned welding processes.
- Ability to complete acceptable welds per code in sub-zero arctic climate. (Arctic grade gear provided)
- Ability to understand and follow specified welding procedures to provide acceptable welds tested per applicable code.
- Capable of understanding and following engineered drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, material acquisition and welding operations.
- Determine required equipment and welding method when necessary by applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
- Ability to lift & carry 50 pounds on regular basis. Daily routine may require walking, standing, bending and/or climbing.
- Ability to pass a respirator fit test required for entering confined spaces.
- Be a team player with a positive attitude and good customer service skills.
Certificates, Licenses and Requirements:
- Welding – Acceptable 6G test in both SMAW and GMAW required upon accepting position.
- Valid Driver License that meets ICE Services insurance criteria for driving.
- North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC) Card. Training course will be supplied if needed
- Must pass pre-hire drug test, breath-alcohol test, occupational fitness test, and background check
- Rotational schedule of at least 12 hours per day for 21 days consecutively and 21 days off.
- Work load may allow for working over while keeping 3 week on / 3 week off base schedule
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