AFO is looking for a Welder, Combination Maintenance to work at Fort Sill, OK.  To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

 

The Welder, Combination Maintenance will be welding metal components together to fabricate or repair products, such as machine parts, plant equipment, motors and generators, according to layouts, blueprints or work orders, using brazing and a variety of arc and gas welding equipment. This worker welds metal parts together, using both gas welding or brazing and any combination of arc welding processes, performs related tasks such as thermal cutting and grinding, repairs broken or cracked parts, fills holes and increases size of metal parts, positions and clamps together components of fabricated metal products preparatory to welding. This worker may locate and repair cracks in industrial engine cylinder heads, using inspection equipment and gas torch, may perform repairs only and be required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards of governmental agencies or professional and technical associations.

Responsibilities

Performs welding in maintenance and repair shops on parts and bodies for mobile industrial equipment, tactical vehicles, special purpose vehicles and components, river and stream crossing equipment, generators, compressors electronic equipment, training equipment and various other metal items.  Utilizes all welding positions to weld any or all types of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.  Read blueprints, sketches and modification order to plan the process and layout project to be performed in an expeditious, economical and effective manner.  Visually, or by occasionally testing, determines kind of metal and type of rod to use considering the stress and/or pressure to which the repaired item will be subjected.  Adjusts flow of gases or amperage of generator for specific job.  Uses acetylene or electric welding process applicable to accomplish flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead welding.  Does tack and bead welding and infrequently heat-treating and pressure welding.  Repairs broken or cracked parts and fills holes and increases size of metal parts. Responsible for observing all current safety and fire regulations.  Successfully sets up and utilizes plasma cutting machine, air arc, heli arc and mig welding equipment.  Assists in maintaining adequate stock age of supplies.  Prepares necessary paperwork showing labor and supplies used for job order.  Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent.  Must be able certify for this position.Three years’ experience in various types of welding and the utilization of welding tools or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Oklahoma Driver’s License prior to starting or by 30 days after employment.  Material & Equipment Directly Used:MIG, TIG, ARC welding equipment; materiel handling equipment.Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules.Must be US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to obtain a CAC.Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Work is generally conducted in a shop environment. However, duties may involve the conduct of work in the out-of-doors area with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions. Work will require lifting up to 50 lbs.; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting; and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical.  Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.  Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job ID

2025-19529
Work Type

On-Site
Company Description

 

Work Where it Matters

 

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

 

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

 

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

 

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

 

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.