Skilled Welder - MIG/Stick (Overhead) | Fabrication

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Prairie du Chien (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Astec welds metal components and fabricates heavy equipment to meet specifications in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will read blueprints, perform MIG and stick welds, and grind welds to a presentable finish while maintaining safety practices.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 0–1 year welding experience; heavy equipment manufacturing experience is preferred. Training on PPE and welding symbols is provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 year of welding experience required.
• Heavy equipment manufacturing experience preferred.
• Computer experience desired, particularly basic program/file navigation.
• Ability to read and understand welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform grinding and be able to pass a required welding skills test.
• Must 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 vertically, 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 welding 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 skills

Welding symbols reading

PPE knowledge

Grinder tasks

Crane and forklift operation

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Computer skills

Job description

Astec welds metal components and fabricates heavy equipment to meet specifications in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will read blueprints, perform MIG and stick welds, and grind welds to a presentable finish while maintaining safety practices.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 0–1 year welding experience; heavy equipment manufacturing experience is preferred. Training on PPE and welding symbols is provided as part of the role.