Field Welder at Vulcan Materials Company in Birmingham, AL

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future.

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.

What You’ll Do:

Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.

Travel. Extensive travel is required for his position. Primarily across the state of Alabama but could extend to additional states as needed.

Inspect and Diagnose. Inspect and diagnose repair and maintenance of mobile and plant equipment.

Plan Jobs. Plan, organize, weld, fit, and layout construction and repair jobs from blueprints. Fabricate structural components according to company standards. Fitting and welding according to blueprints.

Welding. Stick and Dual Shield Welding. Weld materials in flat, vertical, and overhead positions. Cut materials using air arcs, burning rods, and acetylene/oxygen cutting torches to fit fabrication and job requirements. Perform welding repair and maintenance to stational production-related equipment, machinery, and structures such as conveyors, crushers, elevators, drives, and screws.

Perform General Physical Activities. 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.

Problem Solving. Must be able to problem solve and make independent decisions regarding weld draws while fabricating and addressing other issues.

Responsibilities

Skills You’ll Need:

Leadership. Provide leadership and coaching to other team members.

Experience. 15 years of Fabrication Experience. Must have welding experience. Must be able to perform brazing, welding, arc welding, and cutting tasks.

Functional Knowledge. Must have extensive knowledge of fitting, welding, and fabrication finishing accuracy. Flexibility. 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 being exposed to loud noises.

What You’ll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive forexcellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards.We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is that the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. The aggregates we produce are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housingthroughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs,plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We seeour development programs, and helping our employees meet their goals, as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.