Welder Helper

The welder helper (Seasonal/Temporary – As Needed) primarily assist welders in the fabrication, repair and maintenance of metal structures, piping and equipment. They support skilled welders by performing tasks that require less expertise but are key to the successful completion of welding projects.

CCI Industrial Services provides quality-driven, cost-effective construction, maintenance, industrial cleaning, power generation, and transportation services to support resource development companies in Alaska and the lower 48 states. CCI Industrial Services leads the industry in Safety, Innovation, and Excellence. Each CCI employee is responsible for upholding CCI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, as these are a crucial part CCI’s strategic plan for success

Note: This is a Seasonal/Temporary position, filled on an as-needed basis.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cutting and grinding materials to size as directed by Welder.
• Clean metal pieces, remove rust or grease.
• Positioning and clamping metal pieces to be welded.
• Setting up welding equipment and adjusting settings as needed.
• Holding pieces in place during welding.
• Clean and inspect welding tools and equipment.
• Loading and unloading materials from trucks, moving heavy metal pieces around the worksite
• Ensure a safe work environment.
• Be a Safety Leader! Ensure the resources and commitment to HSE is of top priority for all employees within the company.
• Maintain 100% “Safety Standards and Accountability” in all areas or mandatory/regulatory requirements, which include:
  • Maintain compliance with the required HSE Training.
  • Taking necessary action when behaviors or conditions around you may be unsafe.
  • Reporting and addressing all potential safety concerns/incidents/issues promptly and willingly participate and assist in any investigation that may relate to a safety incident.
  • Performs work in strict compliance with permitting requirements required by the client.  
  • Participating in safety meetings, working safely, and maintaining a safe work environment as an employee and representative of CCI Industrial Services.
  • Cooperate with the site supervisor to document and record any injury or near miss incident that may occur while you are working.
  • Demonstrate and promote safe work practices by participating in JSA reviews, pre-job walkdowns and safety START card preparations covering work activities and materials required by the company and the client.
  • Promote and participate in Safety Programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Competent in basic welding techniques.
• Understanding different welding processes and material identification.
• Skills to assist the welder by preparing materials
• Proficiency with basic hand tools.
• Ability to clearly speak, write, read and understand the English language.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Current Basic+

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 10 or 30 training is preferred.
• 1or more years experience as a welder helper
• TWIC Card

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.  The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

Position may involve exposure to extremely hostile weather conditions at times while working outdoors.  This position may involve working with potentially hazardous materials and waste.

 Physical Requirements:

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. A pre-hire post offer Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be conducted to determine an employee’s ability to perform to the job standard. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• MOBILITY: Must be able to access all controls and all parts of machinery for service.  Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds for 20 feet.
• HEARING: Must be able to hear audible safety alarms.
• VISUAL ACUITY: Must be adequate to perform above listed tasks in a safe manner and take hand signals from ground man or flag man.
• LIFTING: Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, 50 pounds from wait level to shoulder height and carry 50 pounds for 20 feet.
• RANGE OF MOTION: An objective range of motion measurements will be conducted and recorded using a five position and rapid exchange grip strength test during the pre-hire/post offer FCE.

Compensation:

CCI offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities and for full-time positions we offer a Full Benefits Package including excellent FEHB Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life insurance, and a 401k match program.

Contingencies:

Offer contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and a background check.

 

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work at any time without prior notice.

CCI Industrial Services (CCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

CCI Industrial Services grant employment preference first to BBNC shareholders, their spouses, or descendants, and second to other Alaska Native Corporation Shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.