Job ID: 502539

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

Welder/Utility Worker

Position Overview

Under the direction of Superintendent be able weld with a good proficiency. Be willing to work a crushing plant to make needed repairs. Be able operate or be willing to learn how various pieces of heavy equipment.

• Safely and efficiently using welding tools, cuts, lays out, fits and welds sheet metal, other metal or alloyed metal parts to fabricate or repair equipment to operate effectively.
• Receive daily tasks from supervisor for specific projects or task of the day.
• Responsible for repair of equipment and plant maintenance using welding tools such as grinder, wire brushing, cutting torch or cutting disc.
• Fabricate necessary parts using welding machine or oxy-acetylene torch.
• Must lift varying weights occasionally, up to 100 lbs.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment . Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
• Follow directions of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance of welding equipment and supplies such as hand, power, and hydraulic tools.
• Perform daily pre-and-post inspections of the Weld Shop with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Assembles, sets up, adjusts, maintains, and repairs all types of crushing, conveying, screening and washing equipment.
• Will be required to change bearings, conveyor idlers, screens, headpulleys, tailpulleys, install and splice conveyor belts and make any other repairs as be needed.
• Use of tools such as wrench, screwdriver, hammer, saw, file/raps, drift pin, pry bar, sledge hammer, hoist, jack grinder, paint sprayer, press, cutting torch, pneumatic wrench and impact tools, gauges and measuring devices.
• Will be required to perform other tasks and jobs as needed on a daily basis to assure the safe and efficient operation of the quarry.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Reliable attendance is essential to performance in this role.

• Knowledgeable using welding tolls and cutting using an acetylene torch
• Mechanically minded to make repairs on a rock crushing plant.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisor, and other employees of the organization.

• Climb: ascend/descend three point entries into cab of equipment and ladders.
• Lift: exertion of physical strength to move objects (0-50 lbs.) from one level to another.
• Carry: hold or rest weighted objects (up to 50 lbs.) directly on hands, arms, shoulders, or back while walking from one location to another.
• Bend: flexion of the upper trunk forward while standing and knees extended or knees flexed when sitting.
• Push/Pull: Exertion of force on or against object (50 lbs.) to move it from one location to another.
• Reach: extend the hands and arms in any direction.
• Kneel: maintain the body in an erect posture while resting body weight on one or both knees.
• Stoop: flexion of the upper body forward at the waist with partial flexion of the knee while standing.
• Twist: using hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.

• Noise: sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to sense of hearing.
• Fumes: vaporous emissions, usually odorous, thrown off as the result of combustion or chemical reaction.
• Gases: carbon monoxide and ozone.
• Dust: airborne particles of any kind such as dust.
• Hazards: closeness to moving mechanical parts; slipping while ascending/descending equipment cab; exposure to high temperatures during the summer and cold temperatures during the winter.
• Protection: required to wear hard hat, safety glasses (prescription or non-prescription) with side shields, safety vest, gloves, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection or appropriate respirators when required.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion