Heavy Equipment Assembler I – Precision, Teamwork, Growth

ASTEC; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. We seek a Production Assembler to join our team, assembling, fitting, and joining components per specifications on the production line while following safety and quality standards.

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and Team Leader, you will use hand and power tools, read blueprints, and operate cranes/forklifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, and procedures required.
• Relevant trade school or college course work desired.
• Ability to correctly use and read a tape measure, and read/understand job-related blueprints, required.
• 2-4 years of Heavy equipment manufacturing experience desired.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints accurately.
• Able to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse, and locate and open/close files.
• Must be dependable, dedicated to completing work assignments correctly, and use time wisely.
• Adept at problem-solving. Adaptable to new situations and challenges. Open to changes and new ideas.
• Ability to satisfactorily work alone with reasonable and appropriate instructions, training, and supervision, and ability to work with others respectfully and professionally in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and completely, expressing needs, and asking questions.
• Ability to sufficiently carry out detailed and written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to handle the demand that accompanies production standards and deadlines.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and make subsequent adjustments, and willingness to rework incorrect tasks completed by oneself or others.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and assembles component parts, machined parts, and subassemblies.
• Uses various hand tools, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, and precision measuring instruments to complete tasks.
• Removes burrs and rough spots from parts with hand file, hone stone, or portable pneumatic grinder.
• Operates overhead cranes and forklifts to move parts and materials in and out of work area and to assemble large components.
• Performs minor adjustments, repairs, or setups to equipment or machines under supervision.
• Other duties as assigned: may include basic welding, washing, primer and painting of components or assemblies.
• Performs correct material transactions on shop routings.
• Performs the essential checks and adjustments using appropriate processes, uses gauges or other measuring instruments when needed for proper assembly.

Skills

Mechanical concepts

Blueprint reading

Tape measure use

Heavy equipment experience

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Time management

Reading drawings

Welding (basic)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school courses

College coursework

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Pneumatic tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. We seek a Production Assembler to join our team, assembling, fitting, and joining components per specifications on the production line while following safety and quality standards.

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and Team Leader, you will use hand and power tools, read blueprints, and operate cranes/forklifts as needed.