Night Shift Welder

Vulcan Materials Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company seeks a Maintenance Apprentice in Charlotte, NC. This role involves safety prioritization, diagnosing equipment issues, and performing maintenance tasks. Successful candidates will complete a three-year apprenticeship with classroom training. A high school diploma or GED is required, with technical school preferred.

Benefits

Paid vacation and personal floating days

401(k) with company match

Development programs for employees

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of welding materials and blueprints.
• Experience in brazing, arc-welding, and cutting.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.
• Diagnose issues and perform maintenance on production machines.
• Complete a three-year apprenticeship with classroom training.

Skills

Welding Skills

Mechanical Skills

Flexibility

Functional Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School (preferred)

Tools

Welding machines

Industrial tools

Job description

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

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At Vulcan Materials, we believe that the heart of our success lies in the strength of our engagement, our connection, and our commitment to developing our people. We are excited to restore the collaborative in-person environment that fuels our innovation and growth. This move is about reigniting the spirit from face-to-face interactions, fostering an inclusive culture where every voice is heard and everyone thrives.

What You’ll Do:

1. Promote Safety: Prioritize safety in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards throughout the plant for yourself and others.
2. Become Familiar with Tools and Equipment: Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing duties.
3. Learn to Diagnose Problems: Diagnose issues, replace or repair parts, detect and replace defective components, test, and make adjustments.
4. Learn to Weld: Perform duties to install and maintain production machines, including planning, laying out, installing, and repairing equipment.
5. Perform Maintenance: Conduct maintenance and carpentry functions, including regular preventative maintenance.
6. Complete Apprenticeship Program: Attend and successfully complete a three-year apprenticeship with classroom training.
7. Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.

Skills You’ll Need:

1. Education: High School Diploma or GED required; technical school preferred.
2. Functional Knowledge: Knowledge of welding materials, properties, metals, blueprints, and ability to wire feed welding machines.
3. Welding Skills: Experience in brazing, welding, arc-welding, and cutting.
4. Flexibility: Willing to work overtime, extended hours, outside in all weather, and tolerate loud noises.
5. Mechanical Skills: Knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

What You’ll Like About Us:

1. Great Company Culture: Focused on trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
2. Safe: Industry leader in health and safety standards.
3. Meaningful Work: Contributing to building roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing across the U.S.
4. Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, personal floating days, and holidays.
5. Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match and contributions.
6. Training and Development: Development programs to help employees meet their goals.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS: Vulcan has an internal recruiting department. Please review our policy regarding the use of staffing agencies.

Job Details

Primary Location

North Carolina - Charlotte

Organization

GM - EAD DIV OH

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vulcan Materials Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. For more information, visit our website.