Welder/Repairperson

The Welder/Repairperson is responsible for using proper tools and equipment to perform tack and finish welds on fabricated steel components or metal parts as specified by blueprints and by using proper welding fixtures and methods - all this while exhibiting and championing safe work and environmental compliance practices for the incumbent as well as co-workers.

*This is a GRAVEYARD position. Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 pm to 6:30 am*Benefits * Medical * Dental * Vision * Employer Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance * 401(k) Employer Match AND Additional Contributions * Paid Vacation & Holidays * Employer Paid Disability Plan * Employee Assistance Program *

At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.Compensation $35.26 to $37.26 + Shift DifferentialsResponsibilities

Exhibits and maintains safe work and environmental compliance practices

Perform all types of fabrication, construction, erection, installation, maintenance, repair, modification and rework of machinery, equipment (non-automotive), and structures per blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions

Diagnose failures, malfunctions, and other breakdowns of machinery, equipment, systems, and structures; modify, rebuild or repair by fabricating, fitting, adjusting, installing, constructing, disassembling, reassembling, and welding

Fabricate frames, structures, and component parts from sheet metal, flat or rolled stock, etc.; perform any type of welding, brazing, and cutting

Perform layout involving straight line, horizontal, parallel and angular surfaces and constant radius circular flat surfaces from blueprints, welding manuals, and sketches per established shop practice and procedure and from verbal instructions

Check own work for proper dimensions, contour alignment, fit, proper functioning, quality, safety and conformance to specifications

Set up and use rigging and cribbing as required

Pick up parts from storeroom as required; upon completion of jobs, returns tools, equipment, surplus parts, and materials to designated areas; keep working areas clean, orderly and safe; replaces and/or constructs serviceable guards

Performs duties of Dust Collector and Luber

Performs clean up duties in all areas of the facility

Conduct electrical and electronic maintenance and repair as needed

Perform mobile equipment maintenance as required

Education High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

Familiarity with computers

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in the English language

Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility

Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required

Ability to work in surroundings that include heat, dust, vibration, heights and confined spaces

Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)

Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground); physical ability to climb on equipment

Must be able to lift and carry items up to 70 lbs.

Must be able to walk long distances, climb ladders, stairs, and stockpiles, stoop, and crawl under and into enclosed spaces

Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings

Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process

Will have exposure to all levels of noise that require the use of hearing protection

Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various chemicals

Preferred knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement

Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.