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Halocarbon LLC

Maintenance Welder

Halocarbon LLC, North Augusta

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This position is responsible for fabrication and installation of piping and structural steel in addition to general maintenance duties. Duties & ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate 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 skillsGood 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. RequirementsEducation and/or ExperienceHigh 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 FunctionsMust 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).