Location
- AK
Summary description:
The Welder/Fabricator SkillBridge program provides hands-on training in metal fabrication, welding, blueprint reading, material preparation, assembly, quality control, and workplace safety. Participants will work alongside experienced welders and fabricators on commercial, industrial, and government-related projects while developing practical skills in shop operations, fabrication techniques, and field installation activities. The program is designed to prepare transitioning service members for successful full-time employment in the welding and fabrication industry.
Job description:
The Welder/Fabricator trainee will participate in a structured training program focused on developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for employment in the welding and fabrication industry. Duties may include reading blueprints and fabrication drawings, measuring and preparing materials, operating fabrication equipment, performing MIG welding, assembling fabricated components, conducting quality inspections, maintaining a safe work environment, and assisting with field installation and repair activities. Participants will receive classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and supervised on-the-job training while working on real-world fabrication projects. Upon successful completion of the program, qualified participants may be considered for full-time employment opportunities with Streamline Welding LLC.
Eligibility factors:
Alaska
Typical pay $61K – $99K/yr
Median pay: $81K/yr
What Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers typically earn in Alaska — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.CareerPCS publishes these benchmarks with explicit limits so they are not mistaken for an employer offer or a prediction.Read the salary methodology