Welder Helper - Camak, GA

Preferred Materials, Inc.; Camak (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Career growth

Job summary

Conrad Yelvington Distributors, a CRH company, is seeking a Maintenance Helper to support railcar maintenance and repairs in a covered shop. You will assist with welding prep, material handling, and necessary paperwork while ensuring health and safety standards are met.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing most of the day, and potential overtime, including some weekends, based on business needs. A safety-focused team environment and training are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year in the maintenance field.
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations (preferred).
• Experience in welding, acetylene cutting, fabrication and plumbing (preferred).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repair of railcars.
• Prepare cars for maintenance and repair with welder.
• Complete and submit maintenance paperwork and invoices.
• Follow safety regulations and promote a safe work environment.
• Maintain a clean workspace and equipment.
• Occasional overtime and weekend work as needed.

Skills

MSHA regulations

Welding

Acetylene cutting

Fabrication

Plumbing

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: 527772

Conrad Yelvington Distributors, a CRH company, supplies and distributes aggregate materials such as granite, river gravel, limestone, natural sand, and more. This rail served aggregate distribution network covers Florida, Southern Mississippi, South Carolina, and Alabama.

The maintenance helper will ensure Health & Safety standards are met by complying with legislation, company policies and promoting a safe work environmentand be responsible for assisting with maintenance and repair of railcars as well as other miscellaneous work that needs to be performed. Assists welder with preparing cars for neccessary maintenance and repair and with performance of maintenance and repair.

The maintenance helper will be responsible for the completion of the necessary paperwork that is required as well as communicating any maintenance that needs to be completed to management. This person will also be expected to follow all safety regulations set forth by the company. Maintenance helper will also be responsible for maintaining a clean work environment. This includes all equipment as well as the facility.

The Maintenance Helper will be responsible for keeping and turning in the required paperwork for Maintenance needs, Parts and Service Work orders and Invoices, Safety Documentation.

In addition, the Helper may be asked to perform a wide range of duties and being willing to help wherever needed. Must be able to lift 50 pounds alone and stand a good part of the day. The Maintenance Helper will be working in a covered shop, in dust and noisy areas. Substantial walking, bending, stooping, lifting or working in awkward or strained positions. Some hazards involved due to working in and around machinery. The mechanic will be asked to work overtime as well as some weekends as business needs determine.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year in the maintenance field.
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations (preferred).
• Experience in welding, acetylene cutting, fabrication and plumbing (preferred).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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