Welder III - 2nd Shift

About the role

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company specializing in concrete and asphalt road building and aggregate processing. The mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries served, leveraging innovative solutions and technologies to serve customers worldwide. Employees at Astec embody values such as continuous devotion to meeting customer needs, honesty and integrity, respect for individuals, entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, and a focus on safety, quality, and productivity. Under the direction and supervision of the department supervisor, the welder will weld metal components with welding equipment to fit, join, fabricate, and/or repair heavy and large 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.
• Ability to perform grinding and pass a required welding skills test.
• Perform all Grinder tasks.
• Safely perform gang‑welding techniques (dos and don’ts).
• Safely weld vertical, flat, and overhead positions using both MIG and stick processes.
• Inspect metal prior to welding for smoothness and acceptability; clean welds to a presentable state (grinding operations).
• 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 the work to be performed.
• Safely use cranes and forklifts.
• Be trained in and know PPE requirements for welding including hood, 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 and procedures at all times.
• Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0‑1 year of welding experience required.

Qualifications

• Heavy equipment manufacturing experience preferred.
• Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse and locate and open/close programs/files.

Skills

• Knowledge and ability to perform all Grinder tasks.
• Ability to properly and safely MIG weld, stick weld, and perform arc gouging.
• Ability to read and understand weld symbols.