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General Labor/Welder - Jerome Ave 2nd
- Job Title
- General Labor/Welder - Jerome Ave 2nd
- Job ID
- 27762911
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Other Location
- Description
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Below are General Laborer and Welder Job Descriptions. Please scroll down to apply.
General Laborer
ABOUT THE POSITION
The General Laborer will assist in all aspects of fabrication and will be willing to move throughout departments as needed. The General Laborer will also be responsible for fulfilling general cleaning and maintenance duties throughout the facility.
Deliverables & Responsibilities
· Clean and prepare production areas.
· Assist other workers on-site with various jobs.
· Handle and transport needed materials.
· Follow instructions from supervisors to perform manual labor tasks.
· Comply with all safety protocols to ensure the safety of employees.
· Assists machine operators with loading/unloading material.
· Cleans, sorts and stages parts within Material Prep area.
· Assists production workers by supplying or sorting materials, as needed.
· Cleans designated areas by sweeping and wiping down surfaces.
· Maintains open communication with supervisor.
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
· Computer skills are minimal but must be able to follow general instructions to clock in/out of payroll system.
· Operate hand and power tools safely.
· Ability to read tape measurements.
· Mechanical aptitude.
· Clean and organize workspaces and job sites.
· Position requires the individual to wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in order to perform duties.
· Teamwork and communication.
· Individual must be able to perform the required duties of lifting, pushing and/or pulling weights up to but not to exceed to 50 pounds.
· Position will require frequent bending, stooping, and crawling.
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Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
None
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
· 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
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.
Welder
ABOUT THE POSITIONUnder the direction and supervision of the Department Production Manager and in cooperation with the Production Supervisor and Production Lead, weld metal components 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.Key Activities & Responsibilities• 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.To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:• 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.Supervisor and Leadership ExpectationsNoneOur Culture and ValuesEmployees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.• 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 successWORK ENVIRONMENTManufacturing EnvironmentShop 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 EMPLOYERAs 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.
