Welding Specialist
Vaco by Highspring · Birmingham, AL · 2 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time
We are seeking an experienced Welding Specialist with a strong background working in a cement plant, quarry, heavy industrial, mining, or bulk materials environment. This individual will perform advanced welding, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment to support safe and efficient operations.
Responsibilities
- Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core welding on plant equipment and structural components.
- Repair and fabricate worn or damaged parts to minimize equipment downtime.
- Maintain and rebuild conveyors, crushers, chutes, hoppers, kilns, and material handling systems.
- Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
- Support plant shutdowns, outages, and preventative maintenance activities.
- Inspect equipment for wear and identify repair opportunities before failures occur.
- Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability.
- Follow all plant safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and lockout/tagout requirements.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience repairing crushers, conveyors, hoppers, chutes, kilns, rotary equipment, and other heavy industrial machinery found in cement manufacturing facilities.