Welder/ Maintenance

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

Holcim US, a leading supplier of quality, construction building materials in the United States, has immediate openings for a Welder/Maitenance to support our plant operations in Accokeek, Maryland. This position is primarily responsible for maintaining, inspecting, repairing, moveing, and/or installing plant machinery and equipment in accordance with instructions, equipment manuals, etc. May perform maintenance on plant buildings as well.  Assures compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Schedules and performs preventative maintenance on plant equipment such as crushers, conveyor belts, pulleys, pumps, screens and screen bearings by following the manufacturer’s recommended service intervals and internal equipment reliability experience
• Repair plant equipment and machinery by heating them with their welding tools.
• Inspect materials or structures requiring welding and monitor processes while staying aware of overheating levels, so nothing goes wrong
• Inspection of condition and operation of plant equipment and perform necessary repairs and adjustments.
• Move and install plants in accordance with engineering plans and specification; provide guidance to less experienced mechanics.
• Disassembles and repairs production equipment by replacing worn or broken parts, including bearings, rollers, motors, controls, etc.
• Performs maintenance on building and other related work as assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Required Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years exepreince working in plant or industrial environment.

Proficient in hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems

Licenses Required: Certitfied Welder (TIG welding, Resistance welding, MIG welding, CW,CW,CWE or CWRT)

Capabale of reading blueprints and drawings

Knowledge of hot work permit systems protocol

OSHA certified

Take and read measurements.

Ability to follow specifications and instructions for maximum efficiency.

Ability to weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.

Repair machinery.

Ability to Plan layouts and procedures

Detail oriented. Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers perform precision work, often with straight edges. ...

Manual dexterity. Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers must have a steady hand to hold a torch in place

Spatial-orientation skills

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. 
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

Holcim offers endless opportunities for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With Holcim you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.