Fabricator - Fixtures

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec in Yankton, SD is seeking a Fixture Team member to design and fabricate tooling and fixtures to improve production accuracy and efficiency. You will support engineering in manufacturability improvements and maintain existing fixturing and equipment.

Two or more years in machining and/or welding are preferred, with the ability to read specifications and operate fabricating equipment. This role involves standing on concrete for long periods and working around heavy equipment in a

Qualifications

• Experience designing and fabricating fixtures and tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Proficient with general mechanic and maintenance tools.
• Familiar with operating fabrication, machining and welding equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and productivity improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform tool design and fabrication using general mechanic tools.
• Provide input to develop cost estimates for tooling and equipment.
• Design and fabricate racks, carts, tables and simple fixtures.
• Read blueprints and technical publications to perform duties.
• Fabricate complex fixtures and tooling as needed.
• Evaluate needs and suggest actions to improve manufacturing productivity.
• Comply with safety and housekeeping policies.

Skills

Tool design

Fabrication

Machining

Welding

Blueprint reading

Job description

BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

LOCATION: Yankton, SD

ABOUT THE POSITION

Basic Function

As a member of the Fixture Team, design and fabricate tooling, fixturing, and equipment, to improve accuracy and efficiency for product production. Maintain and update existing fixturing and equipment as needed. Assist Engineering in improving product designs for manufacturability.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform tool design and fabrication functions using skills that include the use of general mechanic and maintenance tools and the ability to operate fabricating, machining and welding equipment in the fabrication of fixtures and equipment with minimum supervision.
2. Provide input to develop cost estimates/savings for tooling and equipment
3. Design and fabricate equipment such as racks, carts, tables and less complicated tooling and fixtures.
4. Blueprint/technical publication reading ability is required with the ability to read and interpret necessary instructions or specifications required to perform duties.
5. Fabricate fixtures and tooling of a complex nature.
6. Evaluate needs and recommend actions to improve productivity throughout the manufacturing areas.
7. All duties must be performed in compliance with Company policies relating to safety and housekeeping.

Essential Functions

1. Perform work standing on concrete up to 12 hours per day.
2. Ability to use general mechanic and maintenance tools and equipment.
3. Ability to maneuver in congested work environment with usual working conditions associated with heavy equipment repair (exhaust, solvent, etc.)
4. Ability to work on, in, around, and under equipment as necessary to perform duties. Climb ladders, work platforms, stairs, etc.
5. Ability to read and interpret necessary instructions or specifications required performing duties.
6. Primary work assignment will require employees to be able to frequently push/pull/lift up to 45 pounds. Employees are encouraged to use caution at all times when pushing/pulling/lifting. Please consider the size, shape, weight of the object to be pushed/pulled/lifted, the path and the distance you must travel along with your own physical ability. If necessary, please seek assistance with pushing/pulling/lifting tasks. Employees should never lift more than they are physically able to do.
7. Two or more years of machining and/or welding experience preferred.

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties also include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.