GENERAL DUTIES (not all inclusive):
- Accomplishes manual welding tasks on equipment and construction projects.
- Performs cutting, fitting, and welding of metal components, including plate, structural steel, and pipe.
- Accomplishes welding of various types of metals including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Advises VMF management on job progress and material requirements.
- May be required to work outside at various job sites in extreme cold weather conditions.
- Complies with all ASC Environmental, Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provides documentation as necessary to ensure adequate legal documentation.
- Performs physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.
- Maintains a safe workplace and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
- Performs other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school graduate or GED is required.
- Current 6G weld certification at time of hire is required.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- A minimum four years’ experience in all phases of welding and fabrication is required.
- Experience working with a wide variety of materials is highly preferred.
- The ability to read and analyze shop drawings and blueprints is preferred.
- Experience in an industrial or equipment repair environment is required.
- Cold weather welding experience is preferred.
- Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods is required.
- Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum.
- Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.
- Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
- Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisypicking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $2,190.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- welding/pipefitting : 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- 6g Welding Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road
