Heavy Equipment Assembler: Precision, Safety, Collaboration

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Prairie du Chien (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec is seeking an assembler to accurately assemble, fit, and join large mechanical components per specifications and the production schedule. You will use a variety of hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, read blueprints, and operate overhead cranes to move parts within the shop.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with line workers, with opportunities for basic welding and surface finishing tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 0-2 years heavy equipment manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and measurements.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Comfort with using hand, pneumatic, hydraulic tools and precision instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fit and join components per specifications and schedule.
• Use hand, pneumatic, hydraulic tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move parts and materials.
• Identify defective items and handle according to procedures.
• Maintain safety and documentation per procedures.
• Perform basic welding, washing, primer and painting as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Machining knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Astec is seeking an assembler to accurately assemble, fit, and join large mechanical components per specifications and the production schedule. You will use a variety of hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, read blueprints, and operate overhead cranes to move parts within the shop.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with line workers, with opportunities for basic welding and surface finishing tasks.