Welder

Why Join Altec?

If you're considering a career with Altec, Inc., there's never been a better time to join us! Our Company was founded based upon values that place the customer first, and view people as our greatest strength. Altec has continued to grow, utilizing the same basic values, and over the years, those values have helped us to earn the trust and confidence of our customers worldwide. We remain committed to total customer satisfaction in everything we do. That's why today, Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is setting the standard of excellence in design, manufacturing and service; and that's why you can rely on us to provide you with the stability of a well managed company.

Our Company:

Altec Inc., founded in 1929, is a privately held company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Altec specializes in the manufacture, sale and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes and specialty equipment for the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, construction, and light and sign maintenance industries in more than 120 countries.

At Altec, advanced technology efforts are aimed, without exception, at helping customers work "Safer and Smarter." Altec invests more resources than any other manufacturer in the advancement of safety, reliability, uptime and low cost of ownership.

Our Values Sustain Our Vision:

Altec continues to pursue a singular vision: To be recognized by customers as the preferred supplier of products, services and solutions in all markets we serve. Our values sustain that vision, our goals build upon it and our associates help to achieve it. Altec's values are the cornerstone of our corporate culture and every Altec associate is considered an integral part of Team Altec.
Our Values: Customer First, Enjoyment of Work, Family, Financial Stability, Integrity, People Are Our Greatest Strength, Quality, Spiritual Development, Teamwork.

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Performs basic welding to include fit-up and track welding along with the ability to weld a complete array of weldment configurations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welds using M-I-G processes
• Demonstrated ability to burn using a hand torch
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints
• Determines critical dimensions and tolerances using measuring tools
• Read and comprehend blueprints and process routings
• Demonstrated ability to follow established safety and quality procedures.
• Team concept - be flexible to move from job to job to support the schedule
• Assist co-workers as needed

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Vocational school and/or prior experience in wire feed welding - MIG or TIG.
• Vocational school training in welding preferred
• Welding, cutting or experience in the fabrication of metal parts.
• Demonstrated experience in wire feed welding, MIG or TIG welding.
• Experience in a production environment requiring self-efficiency in organizing workloads.
• Must be able to pass a preliminary weld test upon interviewing for position and then complete AWS.D1.1 Code welding certification within 60 days of being hired or placed into welder position.

Benefits

EEO Statement

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.