Machinist - Jerome Ave

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers, and the communities we call home. With a team of more than 4,000, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

About the role

The Machinist (CNC/Manual) programs and operates one or more CNC machining centers to perform drilling, tapping, milling, boring, and other machining operations over a range of surfaces, diameters, and depths. Determines operation sequence, selects and adjusts tools, and mounts them in the storage matrix. Job setups may be complex and require milling to very close tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Study blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; adjust machine controls or control media as required.
• Inspect finished workpieces to blueprints, quality standards, and exact tolerances using measuring and inspection tools.
• Set up and operate machines on trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data to process steel (some pieces weighing as much as 300 lbs).
• Consult with engineers, production management, programmers, or others to resolve machining or programming problems.
• Operate more than one type of machine tool such as grinders, drill presses, lathes, etc., on machining operations of moderate complexity.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements; perform correct machine adjustments and obtain correct materials.
• Set up and lay out work to print specifications.
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measure workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpieces.
• Adjust stops and replace dull tools.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces.
• Stack, mark, pack, and transport finished workpieces.
• Complete related paperwork necessary to maintain accurate manufacturing records.
• Maintain and use all appropriate PPE.
• Use material handling equipment when required.
• Actively participate in accident prevention and adhere to all safety requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and formal technical training credits in a recognized college-level program.
• 0-2 years of experience with heavy equipment production line CNC/Manual machining.
• Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements.
• Safe material handling skills in working with steel.
• Capacity to learn quickly, as parts machined are unique to manufactured equipment and change orders are frequent.
• Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations.
• Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities, including customers, vendors, co-workers, and management, both individually and as part of a team.

Work Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include:

• Moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Vibration, fumes, or airborne particles.
• Motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, and outside weather conditions.
• Risk of electric shock.
• Occasional exposure to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures.
• Very loud noise levels consistent with an industrial assembly facility; hearing protection may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Culture and Values

• 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.