Welder Technician (3rd Shift)

About the position

The Welder Technician position at Altec involves performing welding and metal preparation tasks, including sanding and grinding configurations. This role is essential for ensuring the quality and safety of the manufacturing process, and it operates on the 3rd shift from Sunday night to Thursday night, 9 PM to 5:30 AM.

Responsibilities

• Use and conduct proper care of PPE.
• Read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols to determine sequence and methods of assembling components.
• Read and interpret work orders.
• Use basic hand tools such as tape measurer and specialty equipment.
• Learn and operate all equipment within the work area (cell).
• Perform rework as required.
• Support APS (Altec Production System) initiatives and may participate in RCI events.
• Willing to move to other work areas in order to support production needs (Cross-train).
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.
• Perform Mig welding by using a variety of arc and gas welding equipment.
• Inspect assembly/components for conformance of specifications.
• Trim, file, grind, sand, deburr, buff and smooth surfaces using hand tools and portable power tools.
• Willingness and ability to train new/current associates.
• Follow established safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintain work area and shop tools/equipment.
• Maintain daily time records.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Vocational training is desired.
• AWS D.1.1 weld certification required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend required.
• Basic computer usage knowledge required.
• Ability to read tape measures, blue prints, and schematics required.
• Proficient knowledge of welding and mechanical skills required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match
• Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available