At Astec- Riverside Dr, formerly known as Roadtec, our mission is to design, build, and capitalize on the most innovative solutions and products for the industries and customers we serve globally. Our employees thrive in a safe and team-oriented work environment where they are empowered to make suggestions for operational and sustainability enhancements. With safety as our first core value, we take pride in developing talent and invest in training, protective equipment, and technology for continuous improvement. If you share our dedication to advancement and quality services, we'd love to have you join us!
The Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Machine Operator will perform a variety of tasks to fabricate raw steel and metal parts in the production process of heavy and large mechanical products. The Machine Operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and making adjustments or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. What You'll Do:
Read and understand assigned blueprints prior to starting a project.
Process steel by working from blueprints and/or cut sheets
Load, install and correctly setup the tooling for various tasks by selecting correct feeds, speeds, blade gaps and/or tooling for the job
Operate overhead bridge cranes and jib cranes
Operate saws, Ironworkers, and various machines as assigned
Operate portable mag drills
Order and call for steel from material handlers
Mix and maintain coolant levels in saws and drill presses
Set up, layout and operate a variety of production machines to include but not limited to: press brake 1250t-330t, burn tables/plasma cutting machines, hydraulic cutting saws, mills, drills, cutting torches to cut, bend, form, and clean production parts for steel fabrication
Load and prepare pallets of processed steel for next process
Maintain housekeeping and organization of area
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Why You'll Love Working for Us:
Health, Dental, Vision- Day 1 Eligibility
Life, and Spousal Insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
PTO
Employee Wellness Programs, Tuition Aid, and Employee Assistance What We Need from You:
High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to read and analyze blueprints
Basic reading, writing, measuring, and math aptitude
6+ months or more in the manufacturing industry
Ability to utilize crane systems
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred
Experience using plasma cutting machine preferred
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, crouch, use hands and fingers to push, pull, carry reach above head and lift and lower over 40lbs. The employee may also be required to work at heights
ASTEC is a Drug Free Workplace, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
At ASTEC, we value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that some highly qualified women may not apply for roles due to systemic barriers. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, and are committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.
