Welder - Submarine Building

Description

Welder 2nd shift - Jerome Ave

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

SUMMARY

Safely erects and fits together appropriate equipment and materials for the building of asphalt plant and related components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Includes the following, other duties may be assigned. The work environment duties and characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assists in the building of asphalt plant equipment and related components by safely and efficiently fitting and welding metal parts in a quality-conscious manner.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to properly and weld using the GMAW and FCAW processes.
• Inspects metal prior to welding for smoothness and acceptability and produces welds with minimal post grinding.
• Ensures welding machine settings are appropriate for work to be performed.
• Must be trained in and know PPE requirements for welding, including hood and filter shades and arm / body protection.
• Always follow proper safety rules and procedures.
• Overtime including weekends may be required as necessary.

SUPERVISORY

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; and ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop and kneel, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally move more than 49 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in a shop and warehouse environment and asphalt plant environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the shop and asphalt plant environment is occasionally very loud.

Note : This job description is intended to be a general guideline of areas of responsibility. There will be incidental tasks not listed on a job description that arise at various times. These tasks are assigned to help out the department and company and, as a member of the Astec, Inc. team, each employee is expected to help in these areas.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $22.51 per hour

Benefits :

Required

Preferred

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