Machine Operator II

About the role

The Machine Operator will be responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on assigned machines. This position involves inspecting parts to specifications, making adjustments, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications.

Key Deliverables

• Set up and operate a production machine in accordance with Astec’s guidelines.
• Control and adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
• Perform pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation.
• Accurately perform tasks based on blueprints provided.
• Maintain a detailed activity log of daily duties.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable in basic machine safety to include proper lifting techniques.
• Basic blueprint reading and math skills (basic geometry to figure angles) and decimals and metric conversions.
• Knowledgeable and able to use tape measure, combination square, levels, and radius boards, etc.
• Able to safely use hand tools to include hammer, adjustable wrench, air grinder, pencil grinder, and air wrenches.
• Closely monitor machine while in operation, never leaving immediate work area while machine is in operation and be ready to respond to breakdowns quickly in order to shut down machine.
• Able to read cut lists (basic reading skills and knowledge of materials – types of steel).
• Able to safely operate cranes and forklifts.
• Able to do some layout work.
• Review operator manuals for saw, drill, and mill for safe and appropriate operation (to include preventive maintenance).
• Communicate with other machine operators and team members to guarantee safety on the floor.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Must follow all Astec, Inc. safety rules and requirements.
• Must follow all company policy requirements.

Experience and Competencies

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Relevant trade school or college course work desired.
• Blueprint reading skills desired.
• 2+ years of Heavy equipment manufacturing experience.
• Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse, and locate and open/close files.
• Ability to follow verbal instruction and learn how to operate machine, training will be provided.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good troubleshooting skills, be able to maintain quality, and diagnose cutting problems.

Culture and Values

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies should align with the following:

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers.
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business.
• Respect for all individuals.
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
• Safety, quality, and productivity as means to ensure success.

Work Environment

• Mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions, exposure to the risk of electric shock.
• Varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures.
• Noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection.