What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welder position at Aster Brands?
Build products that shape communities around the world.
At Aster Brands, we're changing the world in concrete ways. As a global leader in innovative concrete forming solutions, we design and manufacture products that help build the infrastructure and landscapes people rely on every day. We're looking for an experienced Welding Technician who takes pride in craftsmanship, values precision, and enjoys solving problems as part of a high-performing team. In this role, you'll fabricate high-quality steel forms and components that are shipped across North America and beyond. Every weld you make contributes to products built to last.
As a Welding Technician, you'll use your fabrication expertise to build steel forms and components to exact engineering specifications. Your work will include:
At Aster Brands, we're changing the world in concrete ways. As a global leader in innovative concrete forming solutions, we design and manufacture products that help build the infrastructure and landscapes people rely on every day. We're looking for an experienced Welding Technician who takes pride in craftsmanship, values precision, and enjoys solving problems as part of a high-performing team. In this role, you'll fabricate high-quality steel forms and components that are shipped across North America and beyond. Every weld you make contributes to products built to last.
As a Welding Technician, you'll use your fabrication expertise to build steel forms and components to exact engineering specifications. Your work will include:
- Perform MIG welding, plasma cutting, and metal fabrication on steel forms and related components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work instructions to ensure accurate assembly and weld placement.
- Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment while selecting appropriate settings for each application.
- Cut, fit, grind, clean, and prepare materials to achieve high-quality finished products.
- Inspect welds and finished assemblies to ensure they meet Aster Brands' quality standards.
- Identify and correct defects, minimizing distortion and ensuring structural integrity.
- Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance and care of welding equipment and tools.
- Collaborate with teammates across manufacturing to improve processes, solve problems, and meet production goals.
- Support other fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing activities as business needs require.
You’ll be successful in this role if you:
- Have at least 5 years of professional welding and fabrication experience, with strong MIG welding skills.
- Can confidently read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
- Have experience using plasma cutting equipment, grinders, power tools, and measuring equipment.
- Maintain exceptional attention to detail and consistently produce high-quality work.
- Take ownership of your work and continuously look for ways to improve.
- Work well with others and willingly step in wherever the team needs help.
- Put safety first by following established procedures and helping maintain a safe work environment.
At Aster Brands, we believe great people build great products. We invest in our employees by providing meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and benefits that support you both at work and at home.
We offer:
We offer:
- Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
- Flexible scheduling, including four 10-hour days (Monday–Thursday) with Friday overtime available
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Award-winning adoption and foster care reimbursement
- Partially paid family leave
- Employee product discounts
- Access to an onsite licensed professional counselor and Connections Coordinator
- A collaborative culture where your ideas matter and your contributions make a difference
Learn more about how we're changing the world in concrete ways at: www.asterbrands.com