Welder
Astec Industries
- Parsons, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Health, Dental, Vision- Day 1 Eligibility
- Life, and Spousal Insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term Disability
- PTO
- Employee Wellness Programs, Tuition Aid, and Employee Assistance Program
- 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.
- 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 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).
- 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 weld 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.
- 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 weld symbols required.
- 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