Astec Industries

Overview

The Welder/Fabricator position performs welding and fabrication of heavy equipment parts to complete assemblies or subassemblies of heavy equipment, with a strong focus on safety and quality standards. The role requires collaboration with various departments to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Read, accurately follow, and translate all blueprints and production drawings.
• Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.
• Perform welding & fabrication of heavy equipment parts and assemblies to meet established quality standards, production procedures and efficiency expectations.
• Set up and lay out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and/or rework finished products.
• Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications.
• Work flexibly in different work cells to maximize production as needed.
• Ensure reliable and dependable production operations.
• Coordinate work as part of a team and assist in the fabrication or welding of multi-component parts.
• Cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position.
• Inspect equipment and notify supervisor/lead or maintenance department if repairs are needed.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the job.

Requirements

• Welding &/or fabrication experience with similar parts, processes, and welding equipment and procedures.
• Overhead and Jib crane experience required.
• Fork lift experience preferred.
• Ability to apply basic math skills, fractions, micrometers, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure, blueprints, and bills of material (BOM’s).
• Must express criticisms and concerns in a way that promotes teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements.
• Capacity to learn quickly, think independently and problem solve with or without guidance.
• Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations.
• Mechanical skills with manual dexterity to perform routine welding activities.

Benefits

• Dental
• Health Insurance
• Vision

Additional Info

• Work Location: In person