Welder – Evening Shift
Job Description
Job Detail
- Adhere to all safety rules and perform work at a quality level
- Read and understand assigned blueprints prior to starting a project
- Participate in process and product development and improvement programs
- Accurately inspect metal prior to welding to ensure clean welds
- Perform grinding operations that comply with Astec’s standards
Key Activities & Responsibilities
Ability to perform grinding and be able to pass a required welding skills test- Necessary to be able to do all Grinder tasks
- Must be able to safely perform gang-welding techniques (dos and don’ts)
- Must be able to safely weld vertical, flat, and overhead with both MiG and stick
- Must inspect metal prior to welding for smoothness and acceptability and clean welds to presentable state (grinding operations)
- Must work with Fitters on proper assembly of equipment
- Keep work area clean and neat
- Clock in on assigned jobs as appropriate
- Ensure welding machine settings are appropriate for work to be performed
- Must be able to safely use cranes and forklifts
- Must be trained in and know PPE requirements for welding including hood and filter shades and arm/body protection
Why You’ll Love Working For Us
Health, Dental, Vision- 1 Day Eligibility- Life, and Spousal Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- We offer to pay for AWS certification fees
- PTO
- Employee Wellness Programs, Tuition Aid, and Employee Assistance
What We Need From You
High School Diploma or GED preferred - 1 Year of Welding experience required
- Must have successful weld and bend test
- Heavy equipment manufacturing experience desired
- Ability to properly and safely MIG weld and arc gouging required
- Understanding and ability to read weld symbols, blueprints, and company drawings required
- Ability to understand and read a tape measure required
- Experience operating various hand, power, and hydraulic tools desired
- Experience operating forklifts, overhead hoists, and cranes desired
- Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse and locate and open/close programs/files
- Must be able to read and understand weld symbols
- Must maintain welding machines by keeping them clean and changing liners in the welding guns
- Follows company policies and procedures at all times
- Follows proper safety rules and procedures at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
High School Diploma or GED required- 0-1 Year of Welding experience required
- Heavy equipment manufacturing experience preferred
- Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse and locate and open/close programs/files
- Knowledge and ability to perform all Grinder tasks required
- Ability to properly and safely MiG weld, stick weld, and arc gouging required
- Ability to read and understand weld symbols required
ASTEC is a Drug Free Workplace, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity Employer- We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
- We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment
- Please contact us to request accommodation
At ASTEC, we value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace- We recognize that some highly qualified women not apply for roles due to systemic barriers
- We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, and are committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates
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