Welder

Holcim Ltd.; Accokeek (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings: 401(k) pre-tax and

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision

Well-being programs

HSAs & FSAs

Vision and Voluntary benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Dress for your day

Job summary

Amrize is recruiting a Night Shift Welder to support plant operations in Accokeek, MD. You will repair and maintain crushers, conveyors, hoppers and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient production.

Read blueprints, interpret welding symbols and perform precise welds to minimize downtime. You will work with the maintenance team, follow safety protocols, and conduct preventive maintenance while using SMAW, GMAW, MIG, TIG and oxy-fuel tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational welding training and AWS certification preferred.
• 2–3 years of welding experience in heavy industrial/aggregate environments.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols; experience repairing heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication repairs on crushers, conveyors, screens, hoppers, and other plant equipment.
• Inspect equipment for cracks, wear and damage and recommend repairs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols and repair drawings.
• Operate welding and cutting equipment including stick, MIG, TIG, and oxy-fuel torches.
• Repair or replace worn metal components to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety policies, LOTO procedures and wear PPE.
• Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment to ensure safety and reliability.
• Use grinders, torches, plasma cutters and other fabrication tools safely.
• Assist in installing new equipment and replacing worn parts.
• Support other maintenance team members with repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and collaborate with operators.
• Demonstrate commitment to health, safety and environmental policies in all environments.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Maintenance

Heavy equipment repair

LOTO

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding/Vocational training

AWS welding certification

Tools

Stick (SMAW)

MIG (GMAW)

Oxy-fuel cutting

TIG

Grinders

Plasma cutters

Job description

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Join our amazing team and contribute as a:

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Amrize, a leading supplier of quality, construction building materials in the United States, has immediate openings for a Night Shift Welder to support our plant operations in Accokeek, Maryland. This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining equipment such as crushers, conveyors, hoppers, and heavy machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation. They must follow all safety procedures, inspect equipment for wear or damage, and perform quality welds that minimize downtime and support reliable production.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Perform welding and fabrication repairs on crushers, conveyors, screens, hoppers, and other aggregate processing equipment.
• Inspect equipment for cracks, wear, and damage, and recommend necessary repairs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and repair drawings.
• Operate welding and cutting equipment, including stick, MIG, TIG, and oxy-fuel torches.
• Repair or replace worn and damaged metal components to minimize equipment downtime.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Use hand tools, power tools, grinders, and lifting equipment safely and effectively.
• Help install new equipment and replace worn-out parts.
• Assist other maintenance team members with repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while completing repairs.
  Work closely with maintenance personnel and plant operators to complete repairs efficiently and support continuous production.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; vocational welding training and AWS welding certification are preferred.
• Field of Study Preferred: Welding Technology, Welding and Fabrication, Metal Fabrication, or a related skilled trades program.
• Required Work Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of welding experience in an aggregate plant, quarry, mining, construction, or other heavy industrial maintenance environment, with experience repairing heavy equipment and structural components preferred.
• Previous welding experience in a quarry, aggregate plant, mining, or heavy industrial environment.
• Proficiency with stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), and oxy-fuel cutting; TIG is a plus.
• Experience repairing heavy equipment such as crushers, conveyors, screens, hoppers, and loaders.
• Ability to read blueprints, welding symbols, and repair drawings.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and equipment repair.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE requirements.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Experience using grinders, torches, plasma cutters, and other fabrication tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and willingness to work overtime or on-call when needed.
• Valid driver's license and welding certifications (AWS or equivalent) are preferred but not always required.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests

WHAT WE OFFER

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail]. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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