Welder/fitter Job at Astec Industries

Astec Industries Chattanooga, TN 37407

From $22.51 an hour

FITTER WELDER - 2nd Shift

Pay Rate: $22.51 * Anything after 8hrs, in a single day, OT is paid! *

Schedule:

  • 2nd Shift Schedule; 3:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
  • five 10-hour shifts (Anything after 8hrs, in a single day, OT is paid!)
  • two 8-hour shifts on Saturdays per month

Summary of Position:

Under the direction of the Department Production Supervisor and in cooperation with the Team Lead, safely erect and fit together appropriate equipment and materials for the building of asphalt plants and related components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist 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 MIG weld, TIG weld, & stick weld (properly and safely).
  • Inspect metal prior to welding for smoothness & acceptability; clean welds to presentable state (grinding operations).
  • Ensure welding machine settings are appropriate for work to be performed.
  • Trained and knowledgeable in PPE requirements for welding, including hood, filter shades, & arm/body protection.
  • Always perform work to the utmost of one self’s ability. Continuously strive to improve one self’s work-related skills, efficiency, and the quality of output.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability & experience to properly & safely MIG, TIG, and stick weld.
  • Ability to read & understand weld symbols on drawings required.
  • Ability to safely use cranes & forklifts required.
  • Must be able to pass a welding skills test.
  • Fit-up knowledge & ability required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
  • **Must be able to work overtime**

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 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 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
  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift

Weekly day range:

  • Weekend availability

Work setting:

  • Warehouse

Experience:

  • Welding: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person




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