Fabricator

Vulcan Materials Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision programs

Paid vacation and personal floating days

401(k) plan with company match

Training and development programs

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a skilled welder with 15 years of fabrication experience to join their team. The role emphasizes safety, requiring excellent welding and problem-solving abilities. Candidates must be adaptable to diverse working conditions, including high elevations and various weather scenarios.

This position provides a competitive company culture and several benefits such as medical programs, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 15 years of fabrication experience; must have welding experience and be able to perform brazing, welding, arc welding, and cutting tasks.
• Extensive knowledge of fitting, welding, and fabrication finishing accuracy.
• Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation.
• Inspect and diagnose repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Plan, organize, weld, fit, and layout construction from blueprints.

Skills

Leadership

Fabrication experience

Welding experience

Knowledge of fitting/welding

Job description

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; fit and weld according to blueprints.
• Weld materials in flat, vertical, and overhead positions; cut materials using air arcs, burning rods, and acetylene/oxygen cutting torches; perform welding repair and maintenance on stationary 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• Provide leadership and coaching to other team members.
• 15 years of fabrication experience; must have welding experience and be able to perform brazing, welding, arc welding, and cutting tasks.
• Must have extensive knowledge of fitting, welding, and fabrication finishing accuracy.
• 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 exposure to loud noises.

Benefits

• Competitive company culture with trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
• Industry leader in health and safety standards.
• Medical, dental, and vision programs.
• Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match and contribution.
• Training and development programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.