Fabricator

Vulcan Materials Company•Center Point, AL

165d

About The Position

Vulcan Materials Company is seeking a Fabricator to inspect and diagnose repair and maintenance needs for mobile and plant equipment, and to plan, organize, fit, lay out, and weld fabrication and repair jobs based on blueprints. The role fabricates structural components to company standards and performs welding repairs and maintenance on stationary production equipment, machinery, and structures, including conveyors, crushers, elevators, drives, and screws. The Fabricator uses stick and dual-shield welding, welds in flat, vertical, and overhead positions, and cuts materials with air arcs, burning rods, and acetylene/oxygen cutting torches. The position requires sound judgment and independent problem-solving when addressing weld draws and other fabrication issues. It also involves physical work, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials, and working at elevated heights. Occasional in-state travel is required. The position includes leadership and coaching of team members. The Fabricator must be prepared to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands, work outdoors in all types of weather, and tolerate loud noise. Vulcan describes a culture focused on safety, teamwork, excellence, communication, career development, and diversity.

Requirements

15 years of fabrication experience.
Welding experience.
Ability to perform brazing, welding, arc welding, and cutting tasks.
Extensive knowledge of fitting, welding, and fabrication finishing accuracy.
Willingness to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions and tolerate loud noises.
Ability to work at elevated heights.

Responsibilities

Prioritize personal and operational safety in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.
Inspect and diagnose repair and maintenance needs for mobile and plant equipment.
Plan, organize, fit, lay out, and weld construction and repair jobs from blueprints.
Fabricate structural components according to company standards.
Perform stick and dual-shield welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
Cut materials using air arcs, burning rods, and acetylene/oxygen cutting torches.
Repair and maintain stationary production-related equipment, machinery, and structures, including conveyors, crushers, elevators, drives, and screws.
Perform physical tasks such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials, and working at elevated heights.
Solve fabrication problems and make independent decisions regarding weld draws and other issues.
Travel in-state occasionally.
Provide leadership and coaching to other team members.