Fabrication Welder

About the role

Built to connect Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Support team by providing an efficient layout of the plants equipment to ensure proper welding

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Trade school or community college course work preferred
• 5+ years of experience with heavy equipment production line welding
• Performs 4 or more critical or difficult tasks using independent judgement
• Must have 3 stamps
• 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

Qualifications

• Must have completed Permit Required Confined Space Entry training
• Must work with Fitters on proper assembly of equipment
• Inspection includes the safe use of air hose, pressure regulator, and squirt bottle
• Maintain welding machines by keeping them clean and changing liners in the welding guns

Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade school or community college course work
• 5+ years of experience with heavy equipment production line welding
• Performs 4 or more critical or difficult tasks using independent judgement
• Computer experience
• Grinder tasks
• MIG welding
• Stick welding
• Arc gouging
• Reading and understanding weld symbols

Benefits

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