Fabricator/welder Job at Astec Industries

Astec Industries Chattanooga, TN 37405

From $22.51 an hour

NIGHT SHIFT 8pm-630am Monday to Thursday

SUMMARY
Welder/Fabricators perform welding and fabrication of heavy equipment parts to complete assemblies or subassemblies of heavy equipment. He/she will work with a high attention to safety processes and procedures, read and follow all blueprints, production procedures, and work orders to meet production standards and quality expectations. Will coordinate work tasks with other departments, such as Engineering, and/or work units to improve work standards, quality and efficiency. This position follows all safe work operation procedures and processes and utilizes all PPE as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to):

  • Read, accurately follow, and translate all engineering 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
  • Work includes set-up, laying 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 as part of a team coordinating work and assisting in the fabrication or welding of multi-component parts
  • Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position
  • Inspect equipment to maintain functional equipment if any equipment needs repairs notify supervisor/lead or maintenance department
  • Safely operate forklifts, hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the jobs needs
  • Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary by department or shift Lead

Job-related Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to accurately read and interpret a tape measure, engineering drawings, and bills of material (BOM’s)
  • Ability to apply concepts such as basic math skills, fractions, micrometers, percentages, ratios, proportions to practical situations, and convert decimals into inches
  • Ability to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement
  • Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management working both individually and as part of a team
  • 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 and stay productive with little supervision
  • Safe material handling skills in working with steel
  • Capacity to learn quickly, think independently and problem solve with or without guidance provided by supervisor
  • Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations
  • Mechanical skills with manual dexterity to perform routine welding activities or tool use

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate based on 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:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Shift:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Evening shift

Weekly day range:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Welding: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person




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