Industrial Welder & Maintenance Fabricator

Compass Minerals International; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Minerals International is seeking a welder/mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, welding, fabrication and repairs on plant equipment at our facilities in the United States. The role supports welding and mechanical duties, inspects machinery, and coordinates with operators to troubleshoot issues while ensuring safety and lock-out procedures are followed.

The position requires welder-type skills, adherence to MSHA rules, and the ability to work in a team environment while handling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or completion of Apprenticeship Program or Technical Trade School and 4 years’ experience in maintenance field or industrial environment.
• Basic knowledge and experience in repairing and maintaining stationary equipment: Conveyor systems, crushers, feeders, screens and other mine infrastructure.
• Ability to comply with company and MSHA rules and regulations
• Ability to work in team environments

Responsibilities

• Supports efforts of Welding, Mechanic role.
• Inspect machinery to ensure proper function.
• Communicate with machine operators to troubleshoot, identified problems.
• Notify plant area of work to be performed to get area locked out and obtain appropriate permits.
• Perform preventative maintenance on and lubricate equipment.
• Perform lock-out tag-out test.
• Repair malfunctioning or broken equipment, including but not limited to screen plant, process equipment, general plant equipment, conveyor systems, forklifts, haul trucks, Cat loader, Cat scalers, manlifts, etc.
• Repair equipment containing hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, belts, pumps and gear boxes.
• Perform welding, including stick, MIG, plasma cutter, and oxygen/acetylene torch, in flat, vertical or overhead positions to repair or modify machinery and equipment.
• Fabricate machine guards to improve operational safety of machinery and equipment.
• Fabricate hoppers for materials.
• Prepare paperwork associated with job assignment, job status, and job completion including work orders, and preventive maintenance checklist.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Problem Solving

Judgment

Safety and Security

Dependability

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent or Apprenticeship

Repair/maintain stationary equipment knowledge

MSHA rules compliance

Team environment capability

Job description

Compass Minerals International is seeking a welder/mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, welding, fabrication and repairs on plant equipment at our facilities in the United States. The role supports welding and mechanical duties, inspects machinery, and coordinates with operators to troubleshoot issues while ensuring safety and lock-out procedures are followed.

The position requires welder-type skills, adherence to MSHA rules, and the ability to work in a team environment while handling