Why Join Altec?

Midwest Operations

Welder - Off Shift

Be part of a fun, collaborative team that understands the value of its team members, strives to make a lasting impact, and believes in and upholds the company values.

There are opportunities for Welders - Off Shift (2nd and/or 3rd shift) at Altec in St. Joseph, Missouri. Pay is UP TO $24/hour with verifiable experience.

Welders are responsible for using hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required.
Welding knowledge through experience or vocational school training.
Ability to pass a preliminary weld test and ability to complete AWS D1.1 Code certification within 60 days after being placed in a welding position.

Able and willing to work Off Shift - mostly 3rd shift.
Welding, cutting and/or fabrication of metal parts.
Wire feed welding, MIG or TIG welding.

Responsibilities:

Welds using M-I-G processes and with a torch welder

Demonstrated ability to burn using a hand torch
Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and diagrams and determine critical dimensions and tolerances using measuring tools
Read and comprehend blueprints, process routings, and schematics for installation of various truck and body components - large and small - onto truck chassis using torch, welder, winches, hand tools.
Performs re-work as required
Provide quality and timely workmanship on each work order and maintain daily time standards

Demonstrated ability to follow established safety and quality procedures.
Team concept, be flexible to move from job to job to support the schedule

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.