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Fitter Helper Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

ASRC

Chemical Operator Lead - O&M

Prudhoe Bay, AK

$21.75 - $25/hr

Act as Tubing Fitter helper where needed. * Comply with Company and customer policies and procedures. * Support AES's zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and ...

Victor Sierra Aviation

Production Tig Welder

Palmer, AK · On-site

$23 - $36/hr

... help keep aircraft operating safely and reliably where performance matters most. We are currently ... Position Overview The TIG Welder is responsible for fabricating, fitting, and welding aircraft ...

Victor Sierra Aviation

Production Tig Welder

Palmer, AK · On-site

$23 - $36/hr

... help keep aircraft operating safely and reliably where performance matters most. We are currently ... Position Overview The TIG Welder is responsible for fabricating, fitting, and welding aircraft ...

Victor Sierra Aviation

Production Laser Welder

Palmer, AK · On-site

$23 - $36/hr

... help keep aircraft operating safely and reliably where performance matters most. We are currently ... Successfully assemble smaller sub-assemblies including wing fittings, float fittings, and related ...

Victor Sierra Aviation

Production Laser Welder

Palmer, AK · On-site

$23 - $36/hr

... help keep aircraft operating safely and reliably where performance matters most. We are currently ... Successfully assemble smaller sub-assemblies including wing fittings, float fittings, and related ...

builders

Assembler - Exterior Doors

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$16 - $19.75/hr

Tends machines to perform force fitting or fastening operations on assembly line. * Works at ... Prior carpentry experience helpful. Work Environment / Physical Activity: * While performing the ...

builders

Assembler - Exterior Doors

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$16 - $19.75/hr

Tends machines to perform force fitting or fastening operations on assembly line. * Works at ... Prior carpentry experience helpful. Work Environment / Physical Activity: * While performing the ...

OrthoAlaska LLC

DME Manager

Anchorage, AK

Managing spend agreements to track and help ensure the practice takes advantage of rebate programs. * Collaborate with key partners and stakeholders that support the DME fitting team Schedule

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How much do fitter helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for fitter helper in Alaska is $21.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.37 and $23.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fitter helper?

Fitter Helpers are entry-level workers who assist fitters in assembling, installing, and maintaining mechanical systems and equipment. Their duties typically include handing tools, holding materials, cleaning work areas, and performing basic tasks under supervision. They help ensure that the worksite runs smoothly and that fitters can focus on more complex tasks. This role is often a starting point for individuals looking to gain experience in mechanical or construction trades.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fitter helper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fitter Helper, you need basic mechanical aptitude, familiarity with tools, and often a high school diploma or vocational training. Experience with hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and sometimes safety certifications like OSHA are commonly required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn help individuals excel in this support role. These skills ensure safe, efficient assistance to fitters, contributing to quality workmanship and project success.

What are some common challenges faced by fitter helpers, and how can they be managed on the job?

Fitter Helpers often encounter challenges such as working in physically demanding environments, handling heavy equipment, and adapting to varying work schedules or locations. To manage these challenges, it’s important to maintain good physical fitness, follow all safety protocols, and communicate openly with the team about any concerns. Building strong teamwork skills and staying organized can also help Fitter Helpers handle tasks efficiently and safely.

What is the difference between Fitter Helper vs Pipe Fitter?

AspectFitter HelperPipe Fitter
CertificationsBasic safety training, OSHAAdditional pipefitting certifications, OSHA
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, manufacturing plantsIndustrial, commercial piping installations
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist fitters, prepare materialsInstall, assemble, and repair piping systems
Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturingOil & gas, HVAC, industrial plants

The main difference is that a Fitter Helper assists experienced fitters with preparation and support tasks, while a Pipe Fitter performs the actual installation and repair of piping systems. Fitter Helpers typically require basic safety training, whereas Pipe Fitters often need specialized certifications. Both roles are essential in construction and industrial settings, but Pipe Fitters have more technical responsibilities and industry-specific skills.

Fitter Helper jobs near you
Infographic showing various Fitter Helper job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,076 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Clinical Assistant / Certified Orthotic Fitter

Hanger, Inc.

Anchorage, AK • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Why Us?
With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.
Could This Be For You?
Under direct supervision* of a certified clinician, assist certified and/or licensed practitioners in their provision of patient care services and perform other assigned tasks. The Clinical Aide will work under the general direction of the ACM/CM or his/her designee.
Your Impact
  • Provide OTS orthotics independently
  • Under direct supervision, assist practitioners with patient care.
  • Prepare a room and patient for treatment, make and modify molds, perform technical fabrication, and complete administrative tasks.
  • Complete and maintain accurate documentation of patient care provided.
  • Execute modifications, adjustments, and repairs as determined by the supervising clinician.
  • Perform selected patient care procedures, including the fitting of soft good items.
  • Provide alterations to the fitting of soft good items, if necessary.
  • Provide patient follow-up for selected orthotic and prosthetic patients under direction of supervising certified clinician.
  • Perform shipping, receiving, and monitor inventory and other clerical tasks.
  • Contact vendors to order prosthetic and orthotic materials
  • Ensure all patient procedures are performed in alignment with the certifying clinician

*Direct supervision: This level of supervision requires the supervising credentialed individual to be available for consultation throughout the patient care process. The supervisor must: be physically on site or be available in real-time via audio and visual technology while the care is being provided, perform a real-time visual assessment of the care provided to the patient, review the documentation of the services rendered by the supervised individual, and countersign all entries by the caregiver in the patient's clinical record within 15 days. The supervisor is the designated individual credentialed by a nationally recognized Orthotic, Prosthetic and Pedorthic certifying board, or is licensed, who oversees and is solely responsible for the delivery of appropriate, effective, ethical and safe orthotic, prosthetic and/or pedorthic patient care. The supervisor may oversee patient care services only in the discipline(s) they are credentialed and within the ABC defined scope of practice.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.
  • Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with blood borne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 0 - 1 year of experience in a customer service or patient facing role
  • Preference for allied health professionals (PTA, OTA, Athletic trainer, etc)**
  • Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver's license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Additional Success Factors
  • Willingness to verify all clinical activities with certified clinical personnel.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
  • Hand skills necessary to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
  • Knowledge of biomechanical principles.
  • Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for reporting information to patient and staff.
  • Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and plan for the purpose of meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member.
  • Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
  • Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
  • Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
  • Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.
  • Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

Our Investment in You
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
  • PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
  • Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
  • Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
  • Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
  • Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger's BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.
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