Location: Rockville Agg MD
Job Req ID: 17492
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Welder
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Amrize, a leading supplier of quality, construction building materials in the United States, has immediate openings for a experienced Welder with a strong background in quarry or aggregate operations and heavy equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional welding and fabrication skills, solid mechanical knowledge, and hands-on experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment and industrial machinery in a quarry, mining, aggregate, or similar industrial environment.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Perform high-quality welding, fabrication, and structural repairs on heavy equipment, industrial machinery, and metal components to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
- Fabricate, repair, and reinforce metal parts for crushers, screens, conveyors, hoppers, chutes, and processing equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical failures on quarry equipment and mobile heavy machinery.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on aggregate processing equipment to minimize downtime.
- Repair buckets, booms, frames, wear plates, and structural components on loaders, excavators, haul trucks, and dozers.
- Install, replace, and align bearings, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, rollers, belts, and mechanical drive systems.
- Perform cutting, grinding, fitting, and fabrication using torches, plasma cutters, and metalworking equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, equipment manuals, and welding specifications.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to identify equipment failures.
- Inspect equipment for cracks, excessive wear, and structural damage, performing quality repairs as needed.
- Assist with plant shutdowns, scheduled maintenance, and emergency breakdown repairs.
- Replace worn components and perform rebuilds on crushers, conveyors, feeders, and screening equipment.
- Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, welders, grinders, cutting torches, and other shop equipment.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate repair needs with supervisors.
- Follow all OSHA, MSHA, company safety policies, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Work independently or as part of the maintenance team to meet production goals.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner to minimize production interruptions.
- Perform additional maintenance and fabrication duties as assigned.
- 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
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Education: High school diploma or GED required, Technical school, vocational training, or trade certification in Welding, Industrial Maintenance.
- Field of Study Preferred: AWS Certified Welder
- Required Work Experience:Minimum of 5 years of welding and heavy equipment maintenance experience, preferably in a quarry, mining, aggregate, construction, or industrial environment
- Previous experience working in a quarry, aggregate, mining, construction, or industrial environment preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair heavy equipment and industrial machinery.
- Proven experience performing structural repairs, metal fabrication, and equipment modifications.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.
- Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
- Ability to safely operate welding, cutting, grinding, and fabrication equipment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and make sound repair decisions.
- Commitment to workplace safety and the ability to follow OSHA, MSHA, and company safety procedures.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to assist wherever needed to keep operations running efficiently
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. 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
- Holistic 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
Did we spark your interest? Build your future with us and apply!
HR Contact: Shaunta MACKELL
BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
At Amrize, there is endless opportunity 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. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition!
Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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