Location: Vinita,OK, USA
Job ID: 502538
APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!
Welder/Utility Worker
Position Overview
Under the direction of Superintendent be able weld with a good proficiency. Be willing to work a crushing plant to make needed repairs. Be able operate or be willing to learn how various pieces of heavy equipment.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
* Safely and efficiently using welding tools, cuts, lays out, fits and welds sheet metal, other metal or alloyed metal parts to fabricate or repair equipment to operate effectively.
* Receive daily tasks from supervisor for specific projects or task of the day.
* Responsible for repair of equipment and plant maintenance using welding tools such as grinder, wire brushing, cutting torch or cutting disc.
* Fabricate necessary parts using welding machine or oxy-acetylene torch.
* Must lift varying weights occasionally, up to 100 lbs.
* Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
* Follow directions of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
* Perform minor servicing and maintenance of welding equipment and supplies such as hand, power, and hydraulic tools.
* Perform daily pre-and-post inspections of the Weld Shop with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
* Assembles, sets up, adjusts, maintains, and repairs all types of crushing, conveying, screening and washing equipment.
* Will be required to change bearings, conveyor idlers, screens, headpulleys, tailpulleys, install and splice conveyor belts and make any other repairs as be needed.
* Use of tools such as wrench, screwdriver, hammer, saw, file/raps, drift pin, pry bar, sledge hammer, hoist, jack grinder, paint sprayer, press, cutting torch, pneumatic wrench and impact tools, gauges and measuring devices.
* Will be required to perform other tasks and jobs as needed on a daily basis to assure the safe and efficient operation of the quarry.
* Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
* Reliable attendance is essential to performance in this role.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
* Knowledgeable using welding tolls and cutting using an acetylene torch
* Mechanically minded to make repairs on a rock crushing plant.
* Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
* Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisor, and other employees of the organization.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to drive, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, climb and sit. The employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, stand; walk, reach with hands and arms for long periods of time.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
* Climb: ascend/descend three point entries into cab of equipment and ladders.
* Lift: exertion of physical strength to move objects (0-50 lbs.) from one level to another.
* Carry: hold or rest weighted objects (up to 50 lbs.) directly on hands, arms, shoulders, or back while walking from one location to another.
* Bend: flexion of the upper trunk forward while standing and knees extended or knees flexed when sitting.
* Push/Pull: Exertion of force on or against object (50 lbs.) to move it from one location to another.
* Reach: extend the hands and arms in any direction.
* Kneel: maintain the body in an erect posture while resting body weight on one or both knees.
* Stoop: flexion of the upper body forward at the waist with partial flexion of the knee while standing.
* Twist: using hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.
Work Environment
* Noise: sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to sense of hearing.
* Fumes: vaporous emissions, usually odorous, thrown off as the result of combustion or chemical reaction.
* Gases: carbon monoxide and ozone.
* Dust: airborne particles of any kind such as dust.
* Hazards: closeness to moving mechanical parts; slipping while ascending/descending equipment cab; exposure to high temperatures during the summer and cold temperatures during the winter.
* Protection: required to wear hard hat, safety glasses (prescription or non-prescription) with side shields, safety vest, gloves, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection or appropriate respirators when required.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What CRH Offers You
* Highly competitive base pay
* Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
* Group retirement savings program
* Health and wellness programs
* A 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 large international organization.
If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Date: Oct 2, 2024