Welder/Repairperson

Job Summary

The Welder/Repairperson is responsible for using proper tools and equipment to diagnose and repair equipment, machinery, systems and structures involved in the production of cement, all while exhibiting and championing safe work and environmental compliance practices for the incumbent as well as co-workers. 

Schedule and Compensation

This is a 12-hour shift position, rotating between 6am - 6:30pm and 6pm - 6:30am. Pay rate once qualified is $35.02 per hour, with shift differential for overnight shift, Sundays and holidays. Training rate is $33.02 per hour; training period will be Monday through Friday 7am to 3:30pm.  

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and 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 hourly employees may enroll in medical, dental and vision plans on the 1st of the month following 60 days. Other employer paid benefits include life insurance, AD&D, and employee assistance program. In addition, the company has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from – voluntary life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.  

Employees receive 5 days sick pay after 90 calendar days, 10 paid holidays after 90 calendar days, and paid vacation each January based on hours worked in the previous year. In addition, there is paid jury duty and bereavement leave benefits. Employees are eligible to enroll in our 401k plan upon employment and will receive 12% employer contribution into 401k plan upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits and maintains safe work and environmental compliance practices.
• Performs 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.
• Diagnoses 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.
• Fabricates frames, structures, and component parts from sheet metal, flat or rolled stock, etc.; perform any type of welding, brazing, and cutting.
• Performs 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.
• Checks own work for proper dimensions, contour alignment, fit, proper functioning, quality, safety and conformance to specifications.
• Sets up and use rigging and cribbing as required.
• Picks 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 when needed. 
• Performs clean up duties in all areas of the facility.
• Performs other duties as requested. 

Education

High school diploma/GED, with related trade or college courses preferred. 

Requirements/Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in the English language.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Familiarity and proficiency with computers.
• Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility. Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required. Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time, as well as walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground), and physically climb on equipment; must be able to walk long distances, climb ladders, stairs, and stockpiles, stoop and crawl under and into enclosed spaces.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy items up to 70 pounds, using proper lifting techniques and/or equipment.
• Ability to work in surroundings that include heat, dust, vibration, heights, and confined spaces.
• Ability to 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.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.