ASTEC

Overview

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company that designs and builds innovative products for asphalt road building and aggregate processing. The Welder position involves welding metal components to fabricate and repair heavy mechanical products under the supervision of the Production Manager.

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 for proper welding.
• Inspect welds for quality and proper weld.
• Keep work area clean and neat.
• Ensure welding machine settings are appropriate for work to be performed.
• Test all hot oil piping for leaks and repairs as necessary.
• Maintain welding machines by keeping them clean and changing liners in the welding guns.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade school or community college course work preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with heavy equipment production line welding.
• 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.
• Successful completion of Permit Required Confined Space Entry training is needed.
• Must be trained in and know PPE requirements for welding including hood and filter shades and arm/body protection.

Additional Information

• Location: This role will support Tabor Machine Company in Princeton, WV.
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools, and equipment.