About Hedrick Industries
With eleven operations across the Southeast, Hedrick Industries is a leading aggregates producer in the greater Asheville and Charlotte markets. Hedrick’s materials have literally built the communities in which we live – our schools, roads, hospitals, parks, and homes. Crushing and selling sand, stone, and gravel is an exciting and dynamic industry with strong career growth opportunities for employees. Hedrick Industries has been a flagship American business for 100 years in North Carolina – and remains proudly family owned and operated. Learn more at www.hedrickind.com.
Location:
Lake Norman Quarry
6941 Quarry Lane
Stanley, NC 28164
Job Title: WELDER -Plant Maintenance Assistant
Starting Pay: $23 (welding experience) per hour
Reports to: Site supervisor
Position Summary:
The WELDER - Plant Maintenance Assistant position is an important position at the plant in order to maintain overall standards and a safe work environment. The WELDER - Plant Maintenance Assistant allows someone to learn about our operations while repairing and maintaining plant equipment. This person will perform preventative maintanence and fabrication as needed. This is a good position for someone who would like to learn the business and grow with the company. This position is good for someone who likes to work with other people, be outside, be a part of a team, and perform different tasks throughout the day.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• One year of welding and maintenance experience required
• Must have a track-record of being a dependable employee

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains all plant equipment
• Part of the production team at the plant
• Conducts daily safety and maintenance inspections
• Helps set-up and maintain the plant to maximize production capabilities
• Operates smaller equipment to assist with plant maintenance, including skid steers, manlifts, forklifts and backhoes (training will be provided)
• Able to adhere to MSHA guidelines and plant safety rules and regulations

Success Factors:

• Self-starter
• Versatile and adaptable to adjust to the needs of the business
• Openness to learn how to operate various types of mobile equipment
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills

Essential Functions, Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Pre-employment physical exam and drug screening
• Able to work outdoors in most weather conditions
• Able to work in a physically rigorous work environment. Position may involve walking, standing, sitting, bending, and climbing stairs.

Performance Standards
At Hedrick, we value employees who live our core values of:

• Safety – Committed to high standards for your personal safety in the work environment
• Productivity - Committed to an honest day’s work and pace setting where possible
• Reliability – Arrives on time and proactively manages time off
• Positive Mindset – Is flexible, versatile, and able to support the operation in multiple ways

As a company we also value our customers and our communities. We are dedicated to supporting the regions in which we operate.
To Apply
Send your information to this post or apply in-person at the site. Include a list of work experience or resume. Please include a phone number.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you enjoy working outside?
• Are you reliable and dependable?
• How much welding experience do you have?

Ability to Commute:

• Stanley, NC 28164 (Required)

Work Location: In person