Cement Plant Millwright/Welder Repairperson

CalPortland•Tucson, AZ

6d•$37 - $41

About The Position

The Welder/Repairperson uses appropriate tools, equipment, welding fixtures, and methods to perform tack and finish welds on fabricated steel components and metal parts according to blueprints. The role champions safe work practices and environmental compliance for themselves and coworkers. It also performs fabrication, construction, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant machinery, equipment, and structures, along with associated cleanup and maintenance duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with computers.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.
Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work in heat, dust, vibration, at heights, and in confined spaces.
Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods, up to 8 hours.
Ability to walk on uneven or slippery surfaces and climb on equipment.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds.
Ability to walk long distances, climb ladders, stairs, and stockpiles, and stoop and crawl under and into enclosed spaces.
Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings.
Ability to work in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, wet, dry, and dusty conditions, and near a hot kiln process.
Ability to work in noise levels requiring hearing protection.
Ability to work around cement, clay, limestone, and various chemicals.
Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge of equipment used in cement manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Exhibit and maintain safe work and environmental compliance practices.
Perform fabrication, construction, erection, installation, maintenance, repair, modification, and rework of machinery, non-automotive equipment, and structures using blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions.
Diagnose equipment, system, machinery, and structural failures or breakdowns; modify, rebuild, or repair by fabricating, fitting, adjusting, installing, constructing, disassembling, reassembling, and welding.
Fabricate frames, structures, and component parts from sheet metal, flat stock, or rolled stock; perform welding, brazing, and cutting.
Perform layout work from blueprints, welding manuals, sketches, established shop practices and procedures, and verbal instructions.
Inspect completed work for dimensions, contour, alignment, fit, function, quality, safety, and compliance with specifications.
Set up and use rigging and cribbing as required.
Retrieve parts from the storeroom; return tools, equipment, surplus parts, and materials to designated areas after jobs; keep work areas clean, orderly, and safe; replace or construct serviceable guards.
Perform Dust Collector and Luber duties.
Perform cleanup duties throughout the facility.
Conduct electrical and electronic maintenance and repairs as needed.
Perform mobile equipment maintenance as required.