Assembly Welder, Production Welding

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.

Adhere to all safety rules and perform work at a quality level

• Read and understand assigned blueprints prior to starting a project.
• Accurately inspect metal prior to welding to ensure clean welds.
• Perform grinding operations that comply with Astec's standards.

Ability to perform grinding and be able to pass a required welding skills test.

• Must be able to safely perform gang-welding techniques (dos and don'ts).
• Must inspect metal prior to welding for smoothness and acceptability and clean welds to presentable state (grinding operations).
• Must work with Fitters on proper assembly of equipment.
• 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 maintain welding machines by keeping them clean and changing liners in the welding guns.
• Follows company policies and procedures at all times.
• 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.
• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

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