Structural Tech I: Plant Assembly & Welding (Travel)

ASTEC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec, a global manufacturing leader in infrastructure development equipment, seeks a skilled candidate for plant set-up, maintenance and repairs with minimal supervision. The role demands welding expertise, ability to read setup drawings, and capability to travel extensively to job sites.

You will fabricate, assemble, and install piping, work at heights, and ensure safety compliance across outdoor work environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0-2 years of related experience or equivalent job experience.
• Welding experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend set-up drawings and subassembly drawings.
• Must be a team player and able to travel.
• Rigging and crane knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble major asphalt equipment with minimal supervision.
• Assemble and operate plant components per specifications.
• Build A/C piping and hot oil piping.
• Read setup prints and lay out jobsite; interpret setup drawings and subassemblies.
• Work at heights; follow safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Reading prints/drawings

Team player

Customer service

Travel readiness

Rigging and crane knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging

Crane operation

Job description

Astec, a global manufacturing leader in infrastructure development equipment, seeks a skilled candidate for plant set-up, maintenance and repairs with minimal supervision. The role demands welding expertise, ability to read setup drawings, and capability to travel extensively to job sites.

You will fabricate, assemble, and install piping, work at heights, and ensure safety compliance across outdoor work environments.