At Astec-Airport Rd, formerly known as Peterson Pacific, our mission is to design, build, and capitalize on the most innovative solutions and products for the industries and customers we serve globally. Our employees thrive in a safe and team-oriented work environment where they are empowered to make suggestions for operational and sustainability enhancements. With safety as our first core value, we take pride in developing talent and invest in training, protective equipment, and technology for continuous improvement. If you share our dedication to advancement and quality services, we'd love to have you join us!
Our Machine Operators set up and operate basic machinery used in selecting operation sequences, tooling, speed and feeds, and torch travel on equipment including saws, press brake, and CNC burning machines. Our Machine Operators earn a starting salary of $18.90 per hour, depending on experience. Our Day Shift hours are: Monday-Friday 5:00am-3:30pm. 
$1500 Sign-On Bonus!
What You'll Do:
• Read and follow job order specifications and blueprints. 
• Set up, layout and operate a variety of production machines to include but not limited to: press brake 1250t-330t, burn tables/plasma cutting machines, hydraulic cutting saws, mills, drills, cutting torches to cut, bend, form, and clean production parts for steel fabrication. Set up and operates automatic multiple-operation machine to perform any combination of bending, roll forming to fabricate metal sheets or plates. 
• Installs and aligns roller dies, drive and forming rolls, forming dies using rulers, vernier gauges, square, shims, and hand tools. 
• Sets side guides and stops. Turns knobs to regulate voltage of resistance and synchronize speed of feed rolls, forming rolls, punch, or shear rams. 
• Places roll of sheet or strip metal onto feed roll, thread ends through machine or into drive rolls, or metal blanks or against guides to feed machine. 
• Start machine, verify dimension of finished product visually or using micrometers, calipers, or gauges. Remove finished parts from machine. 
• All duties must be performed in compliance with Astec Mobile Screens policies relating to safety and housekeeping. 
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
• Health, Dental, Vision- Day 1 Eligibility 
• Life, and Spousal Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO
• Employee Wellness Programs, Tuition Aid, and Employee Assistance
What We Need from You:
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Detail oriented in processing the paperwork used in the manufacture of parts (bills of material, dispatch lists, and work orders)
• Able to interpret sketches or simple orthographic detailed drawings and be familiar with material used at the respective machine
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
ASTEC is a Drug Free Workplace, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
At ASTEC, we value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that some highly qualified women may not apply for roles due to systemic barriers. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, and are committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.