Welder II

About the role

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

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 plant's equipment to ensure proper welding.
• Layout of plant equipment for welding to ensure proper welding of metal parts.
• Safely perform MIG welding, including passing required test(s).
• Inspect metal prior to welding for smoothness and acceptability; 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 and cut through materials.
• Keep work area clean and neat.
• Ensure welding machine settings are appropriate for work to be performed.
• Safely use cranes and forklifts.
• Follow PPE requirements for welding, including hood and filter shades and arm/body protection.
• Read and understand weld symbols.
• Select proper rods or wires to perform the welding job.
• Maintain welding machines by keeping them clean and changing liners in the welding guns.
• Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
• Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade school or community college course work preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with heavy equipment fabrication and fitment welding.
• Computer experience is desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse.
• Knowledge and ability to perform all grinder tasks required.
• Ability to properly and safely MIG weld required.
• Ability to read and understand weld symbols required.

Work 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 exposure to the risk of electric shock.
• Occasional exposure 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.