Welder I

About the Role

Under the direction and supervision of the Department Production Manager and in cooperation with the Production Supervisor and Production Lead, weld metal components with welding equipment to fit and join, fabricate, and/or repair heavy and large mechanical products per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule.

Key Deliverables

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform grinding and pass a required welding skills test.
• Perform all Grinder tasks.
• Safely perform gang-welding techniques.
• Weld vertical, flat, and overhead with both MiG and stick.
• Inspect metal prior to welding for smoothness and acceptability, and clean welds to a presentable state.
• 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.
• Safely use cranes and forklifts.
• Know and adhere to PPE requirements for welding, including hood and filter shades and arm/body protection.
• Read and understand weld symbols.
• Maintain welding machines by keeping them clean and changing liners in the welding guns.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 gouge required.
• Ability to read and understand weld symbols required.

Work Environment

Manufacturing Environment. Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions, and the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times, consistent with an industrial assembly facility, and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Culture and Values

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers.
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business.
• Respect for all individuals.
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
• Safety, quality, and productivity as means to ensure success.