Heavy Equipment Welder - MIG/Stick & Overhead

ASTEC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Under the direction of the Production Manager, this welding role fabricates, repairs, and assembles heavy mechanical products per specifications and schedule, requiring MIG, stick welding, and arc gouging skills within a shop environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 Year of Welding experience required.
• Heavy equipment manufacturing experience preferred
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform grinding and be able to pass a required welding skills test.
• Necessary to be able to do all Grinder tasks.
• Must be able to safely perform gang-welding techniques (dos and don’ts).
• Must be able to safely weld vertical, flat, and overhead with both MiG and stick.
• Must inspect metal prior to welding for smoothness and acceptability and clean welds to presentable state (grinding operations).
• Must work with Fitters on proper assembly of equipment.
• Keep work area clean and neat.
• Clock in on assigned jobs as appropriate.
• Ensure welding machine settings are appropriate for work to be performed.
• Must be able to safely use cranes and forklifts.
• Must be trained in and know PPE requirements for welding including hood and filter shades and arm/body protection.
• Must be able to read and understand weld symbols.
• Must maintain welding machines by keeping them clean and changing liners in the welding guns.
• Follows company policies and procedures at all times.
• Follows proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding experience

Blueprint reading

Grinder tasks

Safety compliance

Reading weld symbols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MiG welding

Stick welding

Arc gouging

Job description

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.

Under the direction of the Production Manager, this welding role fabricates, repairs, and assembles heavy mechanical products per specifications and schedule, requiring MIG, stick welding, and arc gouging skills within a shop environment.