What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Technician position at Arcosa Brand?
Arcosa Lightweight is searching for a Welder/ Maintenance Technician for our Frazier Park, CA plant. As a Welder / Maintenance Technician, you will support a positive safety culture, activities and staff within a 24/7 aggregate environment that is regulated by MSHA safety standards while troubleshooting operation problems as well as using a variety of tools to perform maintenance tasks and repairs.
Arcosa Lightweight is a leading producer and distributor in the Western and Southwestern U.S. of lightweight and natural aggregates, including expanded shale and clay, crushed stone, sand and gravel, asphalt rock, and other products.
What You Will Get:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401k with Employer Match
• 11 paid Company holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training and Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within!
What You'll Do:
• Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations including but not limited to ensuring a safe working environment for self and others
• Participate in plant safety initiatives, committees and activities
• Conduct mandatory MSHA pre-shift inspections on equipment and work areas in the plant
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment such as motors, conveyers, mechanical components or electrical wiring and electrical components
• Determine causes of operating problems in areas including, but not limited to, plumbing, electrical systems/components, HVAC, carpentry, electrical fixtures/switches/power sources, and mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Weld, fabricate, cut, grind and operator torches
• Complete and maintain required paperwork and reports for plant equipment and maintenance projects
• Troubleshoot basic 3 Phase/equipment up to 600v
• Maintain contact with kiln operators and quality control to ensure material quality is met
• Climb into and around mobile and plant equipment to make necessary adjustments
• Participate in general cleanup of the plant area, including but not limited to shoveling and sweeping
• Read blueprints and schematics
• Use small power tools and electronic test equipment’
• Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Need:
• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders and catwalks up to 60 feet as required and lift weights up to 60 pounds
• The ability to work in a varied outdoor environment (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
• Willingness and ability to work some weekends and evenings
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience
• The ability to read blueprints
• The ability to safely use oxy-acetylene torch or equivalent plasma arc
• The ability to weld (stick, wire), and basic knowledge of welding rods
• The ability to braze, solder
• The ability to fabricate guards and parts as required to meet MSHA Standards
• The ability to use a variety of hand tools
Working Conditions and Physical Environment: While most equipment has air conditioning, there will be times when other responsibilities may require periods of work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wet, dry, and dusty. Regularly sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequent use of hands and arms. Requires ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs. Occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, ascending, and descending stairs or ladders.
The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.
Arcosa Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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