Fitter​/Welder 2nd shift - Jerome Ave

Apply for the Fitter/Welder 2nd shift – Jerome Ave role at ASTEC
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Safely erects and fits together appropriate equipment and materials for the building of asphalt plant and related components.

• Assists in the building of asphalt plant equipment and related components by safely and efficiently fitting and welding metal parts in a quality‑conscious manner.
• Demonstrates ability to properly weld using the GMAW and FCAW processes.
• Inspects metal prior to welding for smoothness and acceptability and produces welds with minimal post grinding.
• Ensures welding machine settings are appropriate for work to be performed.
• Is trained in and knows PPE requirements for welding, including hood and filter shades and arm/body protection.
• Always follows proper safety rules and procedures.
• Overtime, including weekends, may be required as necessary.

• Ability and experience to weld properly and safely using GMAW and FCAW.
• Ability to read and understand weld symbols on drawings.
• Ability to safely use cranes and forklifts.
• Must be able to pass a welding skills test.
• Fit‑up knowledge and ability required.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; and ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop and kneel, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally move more than 49 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in a shop and warehouse environment and asphalt plant environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the shop and asphalt plant environment is occasionally very loud.

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.

• Job Type: Full‑time
• Pay:
  From $22.51 per hour
• Benefits:
  Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing