Heavy Component Assembler – Precision, Safety & Cranes

Astec Industries (Peninsula Iron Works); Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec Industries (Peninsula Iron Works) is seeking an Assembly I to join our manufacturing team in Burlington, WI. The role focuses on assembling, fitting, and joining heavy mechanical components per specifications and schedule, under supervision while following precise instructions.

You will use hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools with precision, read blueprints, and perform essential quality checks. Prior experience with overhead cranes and forklifts is preferred; safety and accuracy are

Qualifications

• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings/blueprints and tape measures with accuracy.
• 1 year of Assembler I experience in heavy equipment manufacturing or similar environment.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality in material transactions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit, and join heavy mechanical components per specifications and schedule.
• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions with accuracy and quality checks.
• Use hand, pneumatic, hydraulic tools and measuring instruments to produce first-time right parts.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move heavy components within the shop.
• Record accurate material transactions on shop routings and support production with documentation.
• Contribute to basic welding, cleaning, priming, or painting tasks as needed.
• Adhere to plant safety standards and cooperate with team leaders for continuous improvement.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprint literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Astec Industries (Peninsula Iron Works) is seeking an Assembly I to join our manufacturing team in Burlington, WI. The role focuses on assembling, fitting, and joining heavy mechanical components per specifications and schedule, under supervision while following precise instructions.

You will use hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools with precision, read blueprints, and perform essential quality checks. Prior experience with overhead cranes and forklifts is preferred; safety and accuracy are