Altec Industries, Inc.

Overview

The Mechanic/Welder C position at Altec Industries involves performing welding and assembly tasks while adhering to safety regulations. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement in a challenging work environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety regulations and maintain a clean work area.
• Ignite torches and start power supplies for welding.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, and bolt component parts.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment and notify supervisors.
• Operate manual welding equipment using the MIG welding process.
• Monitor welding processes to avoid overheating and material distortion.
• Examine and measure workpieces for defects and specifications.
• Set up and operate hand and power tools common to welding.
• Lay out, position, align, and secure parts prior to assembly.
• Use a plasma cutter to cut steel materials to specifications.
• Re-wire batteries as necessary if moved on the truck.
• Remove air tanks from the outside to the inside of the truck.
• Cross train in other areas of final assembly.
• Participate in Rapid Continuous Improvement events as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must hold Altec Weld Certification or have six months of assembly experience.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
• Experience with grinders, bolt machinery, overhead cranes, welding torches, and cutting torches.
• Mathematical skills for dimensions and ability to read blueprints.
• Certified MIG welder.

Benefits

Additional Information

• Work in an uncontrolled environment with extreme temperatures.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).