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Welder at Vulcan Materials Company in Leesburg, FL
Skills
Job Description
Essential Functions • Ability to weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. • Ability to work in high and/or precarious places or cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions. • Must have good manual dexterity and hand eye coordination. • Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, or pull, push, as well as, bend and lift up to 45 pounds. • Sufficient level language and math to read technical manuals, record repairs on report forms, operate welding machine, and perform other tasks • Must be able to perform preventative maintenance repairs in accordance with established procedures • Prepare the welding area and weld joints • Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints • Maintain daily reports as required by Company regulations • Monitor the welding process and make adjustments as needed • May be required to operate forklift, man lift, as needed • Assist in maintenance and organization of welding equipment and work area • Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies, procedures and requirements • Employee will be required to learn how to use a variety of hand and power tools, they include but are not limited to a cutting torch, welding equipment to rebuild and fabricate parts.
Critical Competencies • Communication- Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience. • Team Player: Works cooperatively and effectively with team members to achieve shared goals, willingly assisting others and fostering a positive and productive team environment. • Technical Expertise-Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction and report them to the maintenance team. • Safety Awareness- Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments. • Personal Accountability: Honoring your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others. • Attention to Detail- Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks; meticulous and precise when handling information, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results. • Problem Solving- identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
Responsibilities
Education • High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.
Experience • This position requires welding skills with entry level aggregate experience preferred • High school or recreational welding experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must have knowledge to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and vehicles. • Must have knowledge to operate welding equipment to join metal components together. • Must have excellent driving skills and the ability to maintain satisfactory customer and public relations in performance of duties. • Good mechanical skills are required, knowledge of raw materials, production process is preferred. • Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints. • Strong problem-solving skills. • Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects. • Possess good mechanical and welding skills.
Other Requirements • Travel to other facilities maybe required. • Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule. • The employee is outdoors and exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, wet, cold, etc.) • Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects. • Ability to work overtime and extended hours including weekend depending on customer and company demands.
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