Welder Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Welder Specialist to join our team at Astec Industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for welding metal components to fit and join, fabricate, and/or repair heavy and large mechanical products.

• 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 pass a required welding skills test
• Necessary to be able to do all Grinder tasks
• Must be able to safely perform gang-welding techniques
• 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
• 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

The Welder Specialist will work in a manufacturing environment that includes 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.

Power Flame is a Drug Free Workplace, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.