Welder

Vulcan Materials Company•Grand Rivers, KY

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Welder performs welding repair and maintenance on stationary production equipment, machinery, and structures at aggregate, ready-mix, and asphalt plants. The work includes welding and fabricating metal components and assemblies, repairing equipment such as catwalks and ladders, and using welding and cutting equipment and hand tools to form, finish, and prepare metal parts. The Welder lays out, fits, positions, and secures parts to assemble structural forms according to specifications. The role requires following established maintenance procedures, interpreting welding blueprints and technical instructions, monitoring and adjusting the welding process, maintaining required daily reports, and complying with Company safety, health, environmental, and other policies. Work may involve travel to other facilities, outdoor exposure to changing or extreme weather, flexible schedules, overtime, and extended hours, including weekends as customer and company demands require.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Entry-level welding skills and entry-level aggregate experience.
Knowledge sufficient to understand oral and written technical instructions relating to products and vehicles.
Knowledge of operating welding equipment to join metal components.
Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints.
Good mechanical and welding skills, including the ability to understand mobile equipment, perform basic maintenance checks, troubleshoot minor issues, identify signs of equipment malfunction, and report them to the maintenance team.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent driving skills and the ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations while performing duties.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects, including lifting up to 45 pounds.
Ability to weld in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
Ability to work in high or precarious places and cramped workspaces that require awkward positions.
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull, push, bend, and lift.
Sufficient language and math skills to read technical manuals, record repairs on report forms, operate welding machines, and perform other tasks.
Ability to work outdoors in varying or extreme weather conditions, including heat, wet, and cold.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform welding repair and maintenance on stationary production-related equipment, machinery, and structures at aggregate, ready-mix, and asphalt plants.
Tack weld or weld components and assemblies using electric, gas, arc, or other welding equipment.
Cut, heat, form, dress, and finish workpieces using powered saws, hand shears, chipping knives, torches, welding equipment, grinders, files, and scrapers.
Lay out, fit, position, and secure parts and assemblies, and fabricate metal components for structural forms such as machinery frames and walkways according to specifications.
Install or repair equipment, including catwalks, ladders, and other items requiring minor repair.
Perform preventative maintenance repairs in accordance with established procedures.
Prepare welding areas and joints, monitor the welding process, and make adjustments as needed.
Read and interpret welding blueprints and technical manuals.
Maintain daily reports as required by Company regulations.
Assist with maintenance and organization of 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 as required.
Work required overtime and flexible or extended schedules, including weekends depending on customer and Company demands.