[Apprentice Step 1 to 1104 Combination Welder Fitter *[Work Location: [Huron, SD *[Pay range[: Union Rate $30.88 to 48.25 per hour **[Employment Status:[ Regular Full-time [External candidates apply at [[northwesternenergy.com [Internal candidates apply through [[iConnect[.

[About this position: [The 1104 Gas Combination Welder Fitter is certified to perform welding in accordance with Appendix C of 49 CFR, Part 192, and API 1104. The 1104 Gas Combination Welder Fitter also fabricates, services and constructs distribution/transmission-level pipelines and associated components. Uses tapping equipment to tap and stop-off distribution and transmission natural gas pipelines. Meets OQ requirements to perform assigned tasks and to recognize/react to abnormal operation conditions. **[We offer great benefits: [NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including: ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}](https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m)]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}](https://www.northwesternenergy.com/)]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}

401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%

Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)

Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)

Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities

Paid bereavement leave

Paid training opportunities

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