Journeyman Welder

Vulcan Materials Company•Center Point, AL

50d

About The Position

Performs welding repair and maintenance on stationary production-related equipment, machinery, and structures at aggregate, ready-mix, and asphalt plants. Work includes welding, cutting, shaping, fitting, positioning, and securing parts and assemblies; fabricating metal components; and installing or repairing equipment such as catwalks and ladders. The role uses electric, gas, arc, and other welding equipment, as well as hand and power tools, to repair and assemble structures and machinery according to specifications. The welder performs preventative maintenance, prepares welding areas and joints, reads welding blueprints, monitors and adjusts welding processes, maintains required daily reports, and helps keep welding equipment and the work area organized. The position may also involve operating a forklift or man lift, traveling to other facilities, working outdoors in varying or extreme weather, and working overtime or extended hours, including weekends, depending on customer and company demands.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
At least 5 years of industrial welding experience.
Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints.
Knowledge of operating welding equipment to join metal components.
Ability to understand oral and written technical instructions relating to products and vehicles.
Good mechanical and welding skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Sufficient language and math skills to read technical manuals, record repairs on report forms, operate welding machines, and perform other tasks.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods; gripping, climbing, reaching, shoveling, squatting, crawling, pulling, pushing, bending, and lifting up to 45 pounds.
Ability to work at heights or in precarious places and cramped workspaces requiring awkward positions.
Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects.
Ability to work outdoors in varying or extreme weather conditions, including heat, wet, and cold.
Excellent driving skills and ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations while performing duties.
Ability to work required overtime and a flexible work schedule, including extended hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to recognize equipment malfunction indicators and report them to the maintenance team.
Effective communication, teamwork, safety awareness, accountability, attention to detail, and practical problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

High school or recreational welding experience.
Knowledge of raw materials and production processes.

Responsibilities

Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Repair and maintain stationary production-related equipment, machinery, and structures, including conveyors, crushers, elevators, drives, and screws.
Lay out, fit, position, and secure parts and assemblies, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms according to specifications.
Prepare welding areas and joints; monitor the welding process and make adjustments as needed.
Cut workpieces using powered saws, hand shears, or a chipping knife.
Melt lead bar, wire, or scrap to add lead to joints or form reusable material.
Install or repair equipment such as catwalks and ladders, and perform other minor repairs.
Remove rough spots from workpieces using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
Heat, form, and dress metal parts using hand tools, a torch, or arc welding equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance repairs in accordance with established procedures.
Read and interpret welding blueprints and technical manuals.
Maintain daily reports as required by company regulations.
Assist with maintaining and organizing welding equipment and the work area.
Comply with company safety, health, environmental, and other policies, procedures, and requirements.
Learn to use a variety of hand and power tools, including cutting torches and welding equipment, to rebuild and fabricate parts.
Operate a forklift or man lift as needed.
Travel to other facilities when required.
Work required overtime and flexible schedules, including extended hours and weekends depending on customer and company demands.