Journeyman Welder

Vulcan Materials Company•Birmingham, AL

43d

About The Position

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

Requirements

Provide leadership and coaching to other team members.
15 years of Fabrication Experience. Must have welding experience. Must be able to perform brazing, welding, arc welding, and cutting tasks.
Must have extensive knowledge of fitting, welding, and fabrication finishing accuracy. Flexibility. Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.

Responsibilities

Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.
Inspect and diagnose repair and maintenance of mobile and plant equipment.
Plan, organize, weld, fit, and layout construction and repair jobs from blueprints. Fabricate structural components according to company standards. Fitting and welding according to blueprints.
Stick and Dual Shield Welding. Weld materials in flat, vertical, and overhead positions. Cut materials using air arcs, burning rods, and acetylene/oxygen cutting torches to fit fabrication and job requirements. Perform welding repair and maintenance to stational production-related equipment, machinery, and structures such as conveyors, crushers, elevators, drives, and screws.
Perform physical activities that require moving your whole body and considerable use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. Must have the ability to work at elevated heights.
Must be able to problem solve and make independent decisions regarding weld draws while fabricating and addressing other issues.
In-state travel is required occasionally.