This position is responsible for fabrication and installation of piping and structural steel in addition to general maintenance duties. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong safety and environmental values by adhering to safety and plant requirements/policies which include the reporting of all accidents/incidents to supervisor.   
• Perform housekeeping tasks as part of maintaining a clean and safe work environment.   
• Adhere to all current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements and document work per cGMP.   
• Perform welding fabrication and construction tasks as assigned.   
• Perform general welding (Stick, Mig and Tig).   
• Perform Soldering and Copper brazing.   
• Perform and support maintenance repair tasks as assigned.   
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems.   
• Monitor operation of plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime.   
• Donn acid P.P.E. while working extended periods in high heat.   
• Work as a team player.   

Analytical Ability/Problem Solving/Technical skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills, good troubleshooting skills. 
• Ability to work overtime and call in duty rotation schedule as needed. 
• Ability to select and use mechanical tools. 
• Must be available to respond to night and weekend calls from home. 
• Must have the knowledge and the ability to train others. 

Level of Supervision Needed 

• Ability to work proactively with supervisory direction. 

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent. 
• 3-5 years of welding and general maintenance experience preferred. 
• Technical training in areas of electrical, mechanical and other related fields preferred. 

Safety/Essential Functions

• Must be capable of lifting containers weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Must be able to pass open butt pipe weld test (tig). 
• Must be able to fabricate & erect structural steel. 
• Must be able to work from drawings and follow detailed instructions. 
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs and ladders. 
• Must be able to use equipment within its design limits (weight limit on a ladder, for example). 
• Must be able to work from heights (including elevated platform, scaffolds, lifts and ladders). 
• Must be capable of working in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) with or without full acid gear. 
• Must be able to evacuate the plant, reporting to appropriate assigned muster point, in the event of an emergency or drill. 
• Must be able to use equipment within its design limits (weight limit on a ladder, for example). 
• Must be able to work in an environment where chemical odors may exist at permissible threshold limits of exposure. 
• Must be able to safely handle hazardous chemicals on a regular basis. 
• Must be able to work in confined spaces. 
• Must be able to wear a respirator or an air hood. 
• Must be able to use all available or assigned personal protective equipment and tools. 
• Must be able to use readily available fall protection equipment (current standard fall protection and rescue equipment is rated at 310 pounds). 
• Must be able to use equipment within its design limits (weight limit on a ladder, for example).