Overview
Summary
Journeyman level welder. Project includes short-duration installation of exterior ramps and stairs. Other duties as assigned. Experience with occasional heavy equipment operation is a plus.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Layout, fit, & weld various diameters and thicknesses steel using a SMAW procedure.
Layout and cut various diameters and thicknesses steel using a plasma cutter.
Weld steel plate, steel angle, etc. as required.
Must be able to perform all work safely in accordance with UICC's safety procedures and guidelines.
Maintain a clean and orderly workplace.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:
Must be able to qualify to UICC's SMAW weld procedures and be able to submit welding certificates.
Welds may be NDE tested.
Must be able to read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
Must be able to properly layout and fit plate, steel angle, and unistrut.
Required Experience:
5 Years Welding Experience with SMAW procedures.
5 Years' Experience in Construction.
Qualifications
Physical Demands:
Must be able to weld in locations with minimum space.
Must be able to meet the physical demands noted below.
Operation of motor vehicles.
Walking, Standing.
Twisting, turning upper body.
Twisting, turning arms, legs.
Crawling, kneeling, stooping.
Safe distant vision.
Good near vision.
Wear ANSI approved safety footwear.
Wear safety glasses.
Wear hard hat.
Use of all required PPE for tasks at hand.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 100 lbs.
Environmental Conditions:
Work will take place on exterior of building while other work is taking place.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2025-23354
Category Construction
Location : Location US-AK-Barrow
Travel Requirement N/A
