Skilled Welder: Precision Fabrication & Blueprint Expert

Altec Industries, Inc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

401(k)

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is hiring for welding and metal preparation in Duluth, MN. The role involves fabricating, fitting, cutting to blueprints, and performing GMAW/FCAW welding using diverse equipment.

You'll read schematics, measure precisely, and maintain documentation while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires a welding credential or 2+ years of welding experience, ability to read blueprints and tapes, plus completing AWS D.1.1 within three months.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and comprehend.
• Read tape measures, blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, fit and cut to blueprint standards.
• Perform GMAW and/or FCAW welding with various arc/gas equipment.
• Trim, file, grind, sand, deburr and smooth surfaces with hand/power tools.
• Operate and understand equipment in the work area (cell).
• Lay out and mark dimensions on material using shop math and layout techniques.
• Inspect assemblies/components for conformance to specs.
• Read and interpret schematics and work orders.
• Use basic hand tools like tape measures and specialty equipment.
• Perform rework as required.
• Maintain daily time and required records/documentation.
• Support Altec Production System initiatives; participate in CI events.
• Move to other work areas to support production needs (cross-train).
• Train new/current associates.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Welding experience

Schematics reading

Education

High school diploma/GED

Welding certification or degree

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Altec Industries, Inc. is hiring for welding and metal preparation in Duluth, MN. The role involves fabricating, fitting, cutting to blueprints, and performing GMAW/FCAW welding using diverse equipment.

You'll read schematics, measure precisely, and maintain documentation while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires a welding credential or 2+ years of welding experience, ability to read blueprints and tapes, plus completing AWS D.1.1 within three months.