- 250002LN • Build Your Career. Build America’s Future.* Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time. • What You’ll Do:* Promote Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards throughout the plant for yourself and others at all times. Become Familiar with Tools and Equipment. Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing duties. Learn to Diagnose Problems. Learn to diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, detect and replace defective components, test, and make regular adjustments. Learn to Weld. Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines. Plan, lay out, install, and repair a wide variety of complex equipment. Perform Maintenance. Perform a variety of maintenance and carpentry functions. Learn to perform regular preventative maintenance on machines and plant facilities. Complete Apprenticeship Program. Attend and successfully complete a three year apprentice program that includes a classroom setting. Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned. • Skills You’ll Need:* Education. High School Diploma or GED is required. Technical school is preferred. Functional Knowledge. Must have thorough knowledge of welding material, welding properties, and various types of metals. Must be able to interpret blueprints. Must be able to wire feed welding machines to hard face and fabricate and repair liners. Welding Skills. Must have welding experience. Must be able to perform brazing, welding, arc-welding, and cutting tasks. Flexibility. Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises. Mechanical Skills. Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance. What You’ll Like About Us: Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication. Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers. Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is that the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. The aggregates we produce are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States. Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more. Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays. Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution. Training and Development. We see our development programs, and helping our employees meet their goals, as a key part of our business. _ Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions._ • NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS* Vulcan Materials Company has an internal recruiting department. • Job* Plant Operations Primary Location Alabama-Birmingham Organization GM - SGD OH & SRV Schedule Full-time • Job Posting* Sep 29, 2025, 1:10:29 PM Pay: From $65,000.00 per year Application Question(s): • This role requires travel (including overnights) throughout the state of Alabama sometimes upwards of one week at a time. Are you comfortable with this requirement? Experience: • Welding/Fabricating: 8 years (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) Ability to Commute: • Birmingham, AL 35215 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Job Title: Fabricator Job Description Join our team as a Fabricator, where you will play a crucial role in the fabrication of parts to be machined. Your expertise will contribute to our high-quality production process. Responsibilities • Fabricate parts to be machined according to specifications. • Interpret and work from blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication. • Perform welding tasks using techniques such as MIG welding and flux core. • Fit and assemble components as part of the fabrication process. • Utilize a tape measure to ensure precise measurements and alignment. Essential Skills • Proficiency in fabrication and machining processes. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints. • Skilled in welding, including MIG welding and flux core techniques. • Experience in fitting and assembly of components. • Competence in using a tape measure for accurate measurements. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience in cutting materials as part of the fabrication process. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Why Work Here? Enjoy great benefits and the opportunity to work in a first shift position, providing work-life balance and professional growth. Work Environment Work in a dynamic fab shop environment alongside approximately 30 colleagues, fostering collaboration and teamwork. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, Alabama. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time. What You'll Do: Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards. Inspect and Diagnose. Inspect and diagnose repair and maintenance of mobile and plant equipment. Plan Jobs. Plan, organize, weld, fit, and layout construction and repair jobs from blueprints. Fabricate structural components according to company standards. Fitting and welding according to blueprints. Welding. Stick and Dual Shield Welding. Weld materials in flat, vertical, and overhead positions. Cut materials using air arcs, burning rods, and acetylene/oxygen cutting torches to fit fabrication and job requirements. Perform welding repair and maintenance to stational production-related equipment, machinery, and structures such as conveyors, crushers, elevators, drives, and screws. Perform General Physical Activities. Perform physical activities that require moving your whole body and considerable use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. Must have the ability to work at elevated heights. Problem Solving. Must be able to problem solve and make independent decisions regarding weld draws while fabricating and addressing other issues. Travel. In-state travel is required occasionally. Qualifications Skills You'll Need: Leadership. Provide leadership and coaching to other team members. Experience. 15 years of Fabrication Experience. Must have welding experience. Must be able to perform brazing, welding, arc welding, and cutting tasks. Functional Knowledge. Must have extensive knowledge of fitting, welding, and fabrication finishing accuracy. Flexibility. Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises. What You'll Like About Us : Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication. Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers. Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is that the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. The aggregates we produce are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States . Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more . Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays. Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution. Training and Development. We see our development programs , and helping our employees meet their goals, as a key part of our business. Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS Vulcan Materials Company has an internal recruiting department. Please review our policy as it relates to the use of temporary staffing agencies, placement services and professional recruiters.
See More Details >>Becoming a welder in Birmingham, AL typically begins with technical training, often through community colleges or specialized welding schools, which can take 6 to 18 months. The American Welding Society projects a significant demand for 320,500 new welding professionals by 2029, with approximately 80,000 positions needing annual fulfillment between 2025 and 2029. In Birmingham, welders can earn an average of $1,200 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $50,000 annually. Training programs, apprenticeships, and industry certifications are available through various institutions, leading to a career with strong earning potential and diverse specialization opportunities.
