Plant Construction Fabricator

Vulcan Materials Company•Winston-Salem, NC

60d

About The Position

The Plant Construction Fabricator performs plant construction, repair, and maintenance, including steel fabrication and erection, welding, torch cutting, and related electrical and plumbing work. The role assists with inspections, monitors equipment performance, reports equipment conditions, and repairs or maintains plant processing and shop equipment. Duties include work on stationary equipment such as crushers, conveyors, vibrators, screens, speed reducers, feeders, and air compressors. The employee may assist and train other technical employees. The position requires travel to other facilities, including overnight travel, and work outdoors in varying or extreme weather, as well as at heights, in precarious locations, and in confined or difficult-to-access spaces. The employee must be able to work any shift, overtime, and a flexible schedule as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience welding and cutting with a torch.
Ability to operate and maintain aggregate crushing and screening equipment.
Knowledge of steel fabrication and erection.
Excellent mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
Basic electrical and plumbing skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, or ability to learn.
Sufficient skill to recognize non-routine equipment condition problems, understand instructions and duties, and report equipment condition.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report required to operate company over-the-road vehicles.
Must be willing to work any shift, overtime, and a flexible work schedule as required.
Must be able to work outdoors in varying or extreme weather and at heights, in precarious places, or in cramped spaces.
Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull, push, bend, and lift.
Must be willing to travel, including overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree, accredited apprenticeship program, or equivalent in a technical field.
Skilled construction experience.
Three years of experience in aggregate maintenance, mechanical work, millwright work, or fabricating skills.
Excellent print-reading and layout skills.
Strong understanding of aggregate production processes and experience operating and maintaining heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

Perform plant construction, repair, and maintenance, including steel fabrication, welding, torch cutting, and steel erection.
Assist with equipment inspections, identify equipment conditions such as wear, alignment, and function, and monitor performance as directed.
Report plant and equipment conditions to appropriate personnel.
Assist plant, shop, and maintenance personnel with repair and maintenance work.
Repair, replace, disassemble, and reassemble plant processing equipment.
Fabricate and erect steel structures.
Provide welding and construction services.
Maintain shop and processing equipment.
Assist with and train other technical-level employees.
Assist with repairs and maintenance on stationary equipment, including crushers, conveyors, vibrators, screens, speed reducers, feeders, and air compressors.
Perform duties safely, responsibly, and proficiently.
Travel to other facilities and work outside normal business hours or weekends as needed.