Millwright or Welder/Repairperson

Company: CalPortland
Location: Redding
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

*Job Summary* The Millwright determine the tools, equipment, materials, method, and sequence of operations and setups required to completely fabricate, fusion weld, braze and cut various metals used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plant machinery, equipment, and structures. They will also operate cranes and hoists for handling all types of materials. All duties are to be performed while exhibiting and championing safe work and environmental compliance practices. Less experienced candidates will be brought in as Welder/Repairperson until all Millwright skills are acquired and leadership is comfortable with performance. *Benefits* At CalPortland, were 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. Thats 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 and CalPortland pays the majority of the premiums for employee and their eligible dependents. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program which includes a 12% contribution to employees account annually. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from. In addition, there is paid vacation, sick, holidays and bereavement. *Compensation* $35.00/hour *Responsibilities* * Perform fabrication, construction, erection, installation, maintenance, repair, modification, and re-work of machinery, equipment (non-automotive), and structures per blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions* Diagnose failures, malfunctions, and other breakdown 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 after preparation of surfaces and materials* Perform layout from blueprints, welding manuals, and sketches* Perform such typical distinguishing duties related to layout as fabricating square or round ducting involving non-complex angles; repair ducting, including the cutting and fitting of replacement patches in elbows and transitions of squares to rounds; cut and fit patches for separator cones, shells, screw cases, dust collectors and conveyor lines; repair and weld cooler shells and frames and kiln shell sections; build framework for buildings, forms, and screw installations; fabricate skip pans; repair guards; build non-complex hoppers; patch and repair chute holes and openings; repair fan wheels, including replacement of blades or component parts of fan; repair dust dampers; build non-complex slide gates; repair or replace pipe lines (welded lines only); fabricate and install cylinders on belt idlers; repair stairways and handrails; fabricate and build non-complex platforms.* 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 of parts from the storeroom, as required* Returns tools, equipment, surplus parts, and materials to designated areas once job is completed, keeping areas clean, orderly, and safe. Replaces and/or constructs serviceable guards.* Operates cranes and hoists for handling all types of materials; performs, assists, and instructs in rigging crane lifts; sets up and takes down booms and jobs as required; inspects and changes cables, blocks, hooks, and other attachments; checks and replenishes water, oil, tire air, and fuel on the crane* Performs duties of Dust Collector and Luber* Performs clean-up duties in all areas of the facility *Education* High school diploma/GED *Requirements/Qualifications* * Ability to read blueprints* Knowledge of metallurgy* Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in the English language* Familiarity with computers* Must be able to obtain and maintain a certificate of competency from the state of California. Crane operators are required under state law to recertify every five years* Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours) as well as walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground), & 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 using proper lifting techniques and/or equipment* Ability to work in surroundings that include heat, dust, vibration, heights, and confined spaces* Must be able to use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required; ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings* 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*Preferred:*Preferred knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement *Conditions of Employment* Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA-regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing. #NE#LI-BS1

Keywords: CalPortland, Redding , Millwright or Welder/Repairperson, Other , Redding, California