Welding Engineer - Jerome Ave

ASTEC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company involved in asphalt road building and aggregate processing. We are seeking a Welding Engineer to write welding procedures (WPS) and qualification records (PQRs), ensure code compliance, and lead continuous process improvements in our Chattanooga-area operations.

The role requires knowledge of AWS/ASME and API 1104, collaboration across functions, and willingness to travel up to 10% for regional assignments.

Qualifications

• Welding Engineer degree with 3+ years in Welding Engineering or 7+ years in Welding Engineering Technology.
• Associates in Welding Technology with 15+ years of experience also acceptable.
• Experience with code work (AWS, ASME, API 1104) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop WPS and PQR documentation and review processes.
• Lead safety practices and support cost-saving manufacturing improvements.
• Provide technical support, mentor technicians, and assist design reviews.

Skills

Welding Engineering

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in Welding Engineering

Bachelor's in Welding Engineering Technology

Associate degree in Welding Technology

Job description

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

About The Position

This position requires a detailed knowledge of welding codes specifications and procedures. Including the ability to write specification and welding procedure. Detailed knowledge of the following GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, SAW, GTAW, hard automation and robotics. Experience with equipment financial justification.

Key Deliverables

• Be a leader in safe work practices
• Develop WPS’s and PQR’s
• Review current processes and determination of process improvements
• Can work in the manufacturing environment to evaluate processes and personnel
• Evaluation of emerging technologies
• Create reports and make presentations to company leadership
• Respond to shop question and support manufacturing efforts for cost saving and improvements

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Ability to travel (10%)
• Learn and stay current on welding codes (AWS and ASME)
• Participate in welder training
• May provide task-oriented direction to technicians
• Provide technical support if needed, for welder performance testing
• Assisting with departmental business planningActing as a technical resource to others, including mentoring and direction
• Assist in design reviews when necessary

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

• Welding Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering Technology with a minimum of 7 years of experience, or
• Associates degree in Welding Technology with a minimum of 15 years of experience
• Experience with code work (AWS, ASME, API 1104)
• Typically, works with minimal direct supervision, conferring with superiors as needed. Has appreciable latitude for independent action or decision.
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Project Management

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

• There are no supervisory responsibilities at this time
• This role does not have budgetary responsibilities
• This roll does have program/project management responsibilities?

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

Travel Requirements: Up to 10% of travel, regional

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 (Both)

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.