Welder - 1st Shift

Altec; Duluth (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Welder for the 1st shift in Duluth, MN. The role involves fabricating and welding components according to blueprints, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Candidates should hold a high school diploma or GED and have a welding tech certificate or applicable experience. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement are offered.

Benefits

Affordable medical options

Dental and vision care

Matching 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, and comprehend.
• Must obtain AWS D.1.1 weld certification within three months of hire.
• 2+ years of applicable welding experience or degree in process.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, fit, and cut to meet blueprint standards.
• Perform GMAW and/or FCAW welding using a variety of equipment.
• Inspect assembly/components for conformance to specifications.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints

Welding

Basic computer usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding tech degree/certificate

Job description

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• Fabricate, fit, and cut to meet blueprint standards
• Perform GMAW and/or FCAW welding by using a variety of arc and gas welding equipment
• Trim, file, grind, sand, deburr, buff and smooth surfaces using hand tools and portable power tools
• Operate and understand all equipment within the work area (cell)
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques
• Inspect assembly/components for conformance of specifications
• Read and interpret schematics (blueprints) and work orders
• Use basic hand tools such as tape measurer and specialty equipment
• Perform rework as required
• Maintain daily time records and any additional required records/documentation
• Support APS (Altec Production System) initiatives. May participate in continuous improvement events
• Move to other work areas to support production needs (cross-train)
• Effectively train new/current associates
• Follow established safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures, and practices to include proper use and care of PPE
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment
• Shows commitment to Altec core values
  
  

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Fabricate, fit, and cut to meet blueprint standards
• Perform GMAW and/or FCAW welding by using a variety of arc and gas welding equipment
• Trim, file, grind, sand, deburr, buff and smooth surfaces using hand tools and portable power tools
• Operate and understand all equipment within the work area (cell)
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques
• Inspect assembly/components for conformance of specifications
• Read and interpret schematics (blueprints) and work orders
• Use basic hand tools such as tape measurer and specialty equipment
• Perform rework as required
• Maintain daily time records and any additional required records/documentation
• Support APS (Altec Production System) initiatives. May participate in continuous improvement events
• Move to other work areas to support production needs (cross-train)
• Effectively train new/current associates
• Follow established safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures, and practices to include proper use and care of PPE
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment
• Shows commitment to Altec core values
  
  

Basic Qualifications

Applicants must:

• be able to provide a high school diploma/GED.
• have the ability to read, write, and comprehend.
• have basic computer usage knowledge.
• have the ability to read tape measures, blueprints, and schematics.
• have a welding tech degree/certificate or 2+ years of applicable welding experience - may consider if degree in process.
• obtain AWS D.1.1 weld certification within three months of hire.
  
  

Benefits

Altec offers comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care, matching 401(k), company-paid basic life insurance, wellness programs, company events, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation.

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec, Inc., there's never been a better time to join us! Our Company was founded based upon values that place the customer first, and view people as our greatest strength. Altec has continued to grow, utilizing the same basic values, and over the years, those values have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of our customers worldwide. We remain committed to total customer satisfaction in everything we do. That's why today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is setting the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service; and that's why you can rely on us to provide you with the stability of a well managed company.

Our Vision:

Altec continues to pursue a singular vision: To be recognized by customers as the preferred supplier of products, services, and solutions in all markets we serve. Our values sustain that vision, our goals build upon it and our associates help to achieve it. Altec's values are the cornerstone of our corporate culture and every Altec associate is considered an integral part of Team Altec.

Our Values:

Customer First, Enjoyment of Work, Family, Financial Stability, Integrity, People Are Our Greatest Strength, Quality, Spiritual Development and Teamwork

About Our Duluth Location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vat8hSgO-cQ

Meet Our Associates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKhcOWjgppY&t=15s

Welding At Altec: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbRDMaR-rKk

Purpose Of Position:

Perform welding and metal preparation tasks such as sanding and grinding configurations.

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Pay Transparency

Pay range: $25.15/hour - $28.23/hour . We are committed to fair and competitive pay for all associates based on their experience, education, and qualifications.

Should the selected candidate meet the qualifications of a more experienced level in the career path, the job level may be adjusted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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