Pipefitter – VMF Welder/Fabricator

About the role

Amentum is hiring a pipefitter who also acts as a VMF welder and fabricator. The role involves manual welding and fabrication work on equipment and construction projects, with advice given to VMF management on job progress and material needs. The position may require working outside at various job sites in extreme cold.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace and make safety the highest priority
• Perform manual welding on equipment and construction projects
• Cut, fit and weld metal components, including plate, structural steel and pipe
• Weld mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum
• Advise VMF management on job progress and material requirements
• Comply with environmental, health and safety and quality assurance requirements and provide legal documentation
• Perform physical work such as heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling and working outdoors
• Participate in community programs such as housekeeping, cleaning around the station, recycling and safety objectives

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least four years of experience in all phases of welding and fabrication
• Industrial or equipment repair experience required; cold weather welding experience preferred
• Ability to lift and move items up to the safety regulation maximum, and to work outdoors in extreme cold
• Valid US driver's license; US citizenship required for facility credentials at this location
• Medical, dental, drug screening and federal background checks completed
• Willingness to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Required skills

• Welding and fabrication
• Reading and analyzing shop drawings and blueprints (preferred)
• Welding a wide variety of materials (highly preferred)