APAC- Welder- NWA at APAC-Central Inc in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Job Description:

Job ID: 495447

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!

Position Overview
Under direction of Shop Foreman operates both electric welding apparatus and acetylene welding
apparatus to fuse metal parts together using either arc welding process or oxy -acetylene method.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
Safely and ef f iciently using welding tools, cuts, lays out, f its and welds sheet metal, other metal or alloyed metal
parts to fabricate or repair equipment to operate ef fectively.
Receive daily tasks f rom supervisor for specif ic projects or task of the day.
Must be able to read blue prints for specif ic job task.
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 lif t varying weights occasionally, up to 50lbs.
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.
Individual may be required to possess a Commercial Driver's License Class B.
Follow directions of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specif ic 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 to the truck with appropriate documentation in compliance with
company policies.
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.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to be able to explain and demonstrate that
they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some
combination of skills and abilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Minimum High School Diploma/GED
Technical education or certif icate on basic welding and f itting
Welding Certif ication approved by State is preferred, but not required
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Knowledgeable with welding techniques such as TIG, MIG, STICK.
Knowledgeable using welding tools such as grinder, generator, welding apparatus, drill presses, lathes,
punches, shear, band saws.
Experience with material knowledge and experience with materials such as metals and alloys
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blue prints, safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to ef fectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisor, and other
employees of the organization.
Physical Requirements
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
continuously required to drive, use hands to f inger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee
f requently is required to talk, hear, climb and sit. The employee is f requently required to bend, kneel, squat,
stand; walk, reach with hands and arms for long periods of time.
Specif ic vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Climb: ascend/descend three point entries into cab of equipment and ladders.
Lif t: exertion of physical strength to move objects (0-50 lbs.) f rom one level to another.
Carry: hold or rest weighted objects (up to 50 lbs.) directly on hands, arms, shoulders, or back while walking
f rom one location to another.
Bend: f lexion of the upper trunk forward while standing and knees extended or knees f lexed when sitting.
Push/Pull: Exertion of force on or against object (50 lbs.) to move it f rom 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: f lexion of the upper body forward at the waist with partial f lexion of the knee while standing.
Twist: using hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.
Work Environment
Noise: suf f icient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible
injury to sense of hearing.
Fumes: vaporous emissions, usually odorous, thrown of f 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.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements
and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements
for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay


• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


• Group retirement savings program


• Health and wellness programs


• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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