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Overview

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company specializing in asphalt road building and aggregate processing. The Welder - 2nd Shift position involves welding metal components under supervision to fabricate and repair heavy mechanical products according to specifications.

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.
• Perform grinding and pass a required welding skills test.
• Safely perform gang-welding techniques.
• Safely weld vertical, flat, and overhead with both MiG and stick.
• Inspect metal prior to welding for smoothness and acceptability.
• 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 work to be performed.
• Safely use cranes and forklifts.
• Be trained in and know PPE requirements for welding.
• 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.
• Heavy equipment manufacturing experience preferred.
• Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse and locate and open/close programs/files.
• Knowledge and ability to perform all Grinder tasks required.
• Ability to properly and safely MiG weld, stick weld, and arc gouging required.
• Ability to read and understand weld symbols required.

Additional Information

• The work schedule for this role is Monday to Thursday, starting at 4 pm.
• This position will support the Tazewell, VA location, also known as Norris Screen Manufacturing.