Industrial Mechanical Assembler, Large Components

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

Is this you?Do you read tape measures confidently and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints with ease?Have you spent at least 1 year in an Assembler I role, ideally in heavy equipment manufacturing?Are you comfortable operating overhead cranes and forklifts to position large parts safely?Can you follow detailed written and verbal instructions, perform essential checks, and take corrective action?Do you value safety, teamwork, and accuracy in material transactions?What you'll handleAssemble, fit, and join heavy and large mechanical components per specifications and schedule.Work under the direction of the Department Production Supervisor and in cooperation with the Team Leader, making sound independent decisions with minimal direct supervision given appropriate instructions.Use hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools plus precision measuring instruments to complete tasks correctly the first time.Deburr parts with a hand file, hone stone, or portable pneumatic grinder.Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move materials in and out of the work area and assist with assembling large components.Perform minor adjustments, repairs, or setups to equipment or machines under supervision.Carry out essential checks and adjustments using the right processes and gauges.Record correct material transactions on shop routings and support the production process with accurate documentation.Pitch in on other duties as assigned, including basic welding, washing, primer application, and painting of components or assemblies.Essential contributionsAccurately post material transactions for the production line.Perform key quality checks and take corrective action when needed.Use tools properly to make or repair parts and products.Collaborate with fellow line workers to assemble products.Follow all company and industry safety requirements.Work from diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and verbal or written instructions with high accuracy.QualificationsRequired: Knowledge of commonly used mechanical concepts, practices, and procedures.Required: Ability to correctly use and read a tape measure and to read/understand job-related blueprints; strong blueprint literacy.Required: 1 year of Assembler I experience.Preferred: High School Diploma or GED; relevant trade school or college coursework.Preferred: Heavy equipment manufacturing experience.Preferred: Ability to operate overhead cranes and forklifts.Preferred: Basic computer skills, including using a mouse and locating and opening/closing files.How you operateDependable, accurate, and efficient with time.Adaptable, open to change, and skilled at problem-solving.Able to work independently with reasonable training and instructions, and respectfully within a professional team.Communicates clearly, asks questions, and expresses needs.Follows detailed written and oral instructions thoroughly.Performs under production standards and deadlines.Accepts constructive criticism, makes adjustments, and willingly reworks incorrect tasks (your own or others').Safety firstAlways perform job functions in a manner consistent with plant safety standards and immediately report any problems to your Team Leader or Department Supervisor.