Welder II - 1st Shift

About the role

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.

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

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Welders are responsible for the layout of plant equipment for welding to ensure proper welding of metal parts
• Welders must be able to safely MIG to include passing of test(s)
• Must inspect metal prior to welding for smoothness and acceptability and clean welds to presentable state (grinding operations)
• Inspect welds for quality and proper weld
• Perform layouts, cutting and fitting of material
• Use welding equipment to burn, cut through
• Keep work area clean and neat
• 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
• Must be able to read and understand weld symbols
• Must select proper rods or wires to perform the welding job
• Maintain welding machines by keeping them clean and changing liners in the welding guns

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

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

Internal Control Responsibilities

Note: This position is responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these responsibilities.

Work Environment

• 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 exposure to the risk of electric shock
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.