What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metal Fabricator position at Astec Industries?
Power Flame - Machine Operator Fabrication
Power Flame (an Astec brand) is an innovative and forward-thinking manufacturer of gas, oil, combination gas/oil, low NOx burners, and combustion control systems designed for commercial, industrial, and process applications.
At Power Flame (an ASTEC brand), 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!
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Machine Operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and making adjustments, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications.
Key Deliverables
Key Activities & Responsibilities
Power Flame (an Astec brand) is an innovative and forward-thinking manufacturer of gas, oil, combination gas/oil, low NOx burners, and combustion control systems designed for commercial, industrial, and process applications.
At Power Flame (an ASTEC brand), 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!
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Machine Operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and making adjustments, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications.
Key Deliverables
- Set up and operate a production machine in accordance with guidelines.
- Control and adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Perform pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation.
- Accurately perform task based on blueprints provided.
- Maintain a detailed activity log of daily duties.
Key Activities & Responsibilities
- Read and understand blueprints prior to starting a project.
- Process steel by working from blueprints and/or cut sheets.
- Load, install and correctly setup the tooling for various tasks by selecting correct feeds, speeds, blade gaps and/or tooling for the job.
- Operate Brake Presses, Shear, threaders, spot welders, Lasers and various machines as assigned.
- Operate saws, Ironworkers, and various machines as assigned.
- Operate portable mag drills.
- Set up, layout and operate a variety of production machines to include but not limited to: press brake, burn tables/plasma cutting machines, hydraulic cutting saws, mills, drills, cutting torches to cut, bend, form, and clean production parts for steel fabrication.
- Load and prepare pallets of processed steel for the next process.
- Maintain housekeeping and organization of area.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree
- Relevant trade school or college course work desired.
- Blueprint reading skills desired.
- 0-2 Heavy equipment manufacturing experience desired.
- 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.
- Must have good written and oral communication skills.
- Must have good troubleshooting skills, be able to maintain quality, and diagnose cutting problems.
Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
None
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
- 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
Manufacturing Environment
Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Power Flame (an Astec brand) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Power Flame does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.