Field Mechanic Welder

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. specializes in the design and construction of turnkey cement plants. We support cement manufacturers around the world with an extensive portfolio of products and services and sustainable solutions based on more than 150 years of expertise and experience. Our plants and machines use state-of-the-art production processes to conserve resources, minimize environmental impact and deliver maximum performance and efficiency.

A-C Equipment Services, a division of thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc., is engaged in the design, manufacture, installation and service of rotary kilns. Our customer base includes cement manufacturers, paper mills and various other mineral and chemical processing companies located in all parts of the United States.

Install, repair, replace, and dismantle machinery according to blueprint specifications.

• Act as signal person for A-C employed crane operators to ensure continuity of safety on the worksite.
• Use hoists, pulleys, jacks, and come-a-longs to perform tasks.
• Fit bearings, align gears and wheels and attach motors.
• Welding:
  Join steel materials with various arc welding processes to form a permanent bond.
• Cutting:
  Use heat from burning gases or an electric arc to cut and trim metal objects to specific dimensions.
• Move equipment and materials to different locations using a forklift and/or manlift.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety.
• Please note the duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and could change with or without notice. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

This position will have no direct supervisory responsibilities.

High School degree or General Education degree (GED) and 1-2 years welding experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Flux core Arc Welding (FCAW) must pass a qualification test.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Certified Welder.
• Experience with welding on heavy plate steel/structural steel.
• Prior experience working in construction industry/activities in a Cement, Paper, or Mineral/Aggregate processing environment.
• Dedication to safe and environmentally compliant work.
• Knowledge of MSHA and OSHA regulations.
• Able to show initiative and decisiveness.
• Work well within a team environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat.
• The work requires using ladders, scaffolding, and catwalks to access elevated areas.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, and climb.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee must be able to comply with Company safety procedures (including use of personal protective equipment) at any time.
• Due to the nature of the job, employees are required and must be able to wear personal protective equipment at all times. These include, but are not limited to, steel-toed boots, fall protection, respirators, hearing protection, safety glasses, hard hats, face shields, and face coverings (if…