Welder - Day Shift (PdC, WI)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; 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 is seeking a welder to join our assembly team in a manufacturing environment. You will weld metal components to fit and join heavy machinery per specifications and schedules, reading blueprints and inspecting metal prior to welding to ensure clean welds.

Responsibilities include grinding to company standards, maintaining a safe workspace, and collaborating with fitters on proper assembly. Prior MIG and Stick welding experience is required or highly valued.

Qualifications

• Welding experience with MIG and Stick welding.
• Ability to read and understand welding symbols and blueprints.
• Knowledge of grinder operations and safety standards.
• Experience in heavy equipment manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal components to fit and join per specifications.
• Inspect metal prior to welding for clean welds.
• Perform grinding to meet company standards.
• Read blueprints and adhere to production schedule.
• Maintain clean work area and follow safety rules.

Skills

Welding skills

Blueprints reading

Machining coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Grinders

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction and supervision of the Department Production Manager and in cooperation with the Production Supervisor and Production Lead, weld metal components with welding equipment to fit and join, fabricate, and/or repair heavy and large mechanical products per specifications and in accordance with the production schedule.

Key Deliverables

• Adhere to all safety rules and perform work at a quality level
• Read and understand assigned blueprints prior to starting a project.
• Participate in process and product development and improvement programs.
• Accurately inspect metal prior to welding to ensure clean welds.
• Perform grinding operations that comply with Astec’s standards.

Key Activities & 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 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.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• 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 welding symbols required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers.
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals.
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality, and productivity as means to ensure success.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.