Welder III-Portland OR (Peninsula Iron Works)

ASTEC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Iron Works, an Astec Industries Company, located in Portland, OR, seeks an experienced welder for heavy equipment production. You will weld metal components, including nickel, per specifications and schedule.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, inspecting welds, and performing MIG, TIG, and stick welding with arc gouging. Safety, quality, and teamwork are essential in our shop environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade school or community college coursework preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with heavy equipment production line welding.
• Knowledge and ability to perform all Grinder tasks required.
• Ability to read and understand weld symbols required.
• Ability to properly and safely MIG weld, stick weld, and arc gouging required.
• Must be able to safely use cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Weld metal components to fit and join per specifications and production schedule.
• Read and understand assigned blueprints prior to starting a project.
• Inspect welds for quality and proper welds.
• Safely MIG, TIG, and stick weld; arc gouging as needed.
• Maintain welding machines and PPE; keep area clean and safe.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Arc gouging

Read weld symbols

Safety compliance

Crane & forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or community college

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Peninsula Iron Works (an Astec Industries Company)

9040 N Burgard Way, Portland, Oregon 97203

www.peniron.com

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 (ability to weld nickel) 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.
• Support team by providing an efficient layout of the plants equipment to ensure proper welding.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Welders are responsible for the layout of plant equipment for welding to ensure proper welding of metal parts.
• Welders must be able to safely MIG, TIG, and stick weld, and arc gouging to include passing of test(s).
• Must be able to safely perform gang-welding techniques (do’s and don’ts).
• Must be able to safely weld vertical, 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).
• Successful completion of Permit Required Confined Space Entry training is needed.
• Must work with Fitters on proper assembly of equipment.
• Inspect welds for quality and proper weld.
• Keep work area clean and neat.
• 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 weld symbols.
• Must select proper rods or wires to perform the welding job.
• Must test all hot oil piping for leaks and repairs as necessary. Repairs would be welding related repairs. Inspection includes the safe use of air hose, pressure regulator, and squirt bottle.
• 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.

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

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade school or community college course work preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with heavy equipment production line welding.
• 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 weld symbols required.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

• 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

NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

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.