Precision Mechanical Assembly Technician

Astec Industries (Peninsula Iron Works); Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec Industries (Peninsula Iron Works) seeks an Assembler I to clean, assemble, and join machined parts to specification. You will read blueprints, use measuring tools, and work safely with overhead cranes and forklifts to move large components.

The role involves deburring, minor equipment adjustments, and potential crossover to welding and painting as needed, with a focus on meeting production schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; trade school or college coursework desired.
• Ability to correctly use and read a tape measure and to read and understand job-related blueprints.
• Proven ability to read drawings and blueprints accurately.
• One year of experience as an Assembler I needed; heavy equipment manufacturing background desired.

Responsibilities

• Clean, assemble, and join component parts, machined parts, and subassemblies to specification.
• Operate hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools along with precision measuring instruments.
• Remove burrs and rough spots using a hand file, hone stone, or portable pneumatic grinder.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts to move materials and assemble large components safely.
• Perform minor equipment adjustments, repairs, or setups under supervision.
• Work safely at all times; report problems immediately to the Team Leader or Department Supervisor.
• Complete correct material transactions on shop routings.
• Possible cross-over to basic welding, washing, priming, and painting as needed.

Skills

Tape measure

Blueprint reading

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Dependable

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or college coursework

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Hand tools

Pneumatic/ hydraulic tools

Job description

Astec Industries (Peninsula Iron Works) seeks an Assembler I to clean, assemble, and join machined parts to specification. You will read blueprints, use measuring tools, and work safely with overhead cranes and forklifts to move large components.

The role involves deburring, minor equipment adjustments, and potential crossover to welding and painting as needed, with a focus on meeting production schedules and quality standards.