CNC Machinist - Evening Shift

Description

BUILT TO CONNECT
Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt
road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative
products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve
customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the direction and supervision of the Department Production Superintendent and in
cooperation with the Foreman and Bay Coordinator, weld metal components with welding
equipment to fit and join, fabricate, and/or repair heavy and large mechanical products per
specifications and in accordance with the production schedule.

Key Deliverables
• Adhere to all safety rules and perform work at a quality level
• Read and understand assigned blueprints prior to starting a project.
• Participate in process and product development and improvement programs.
• Accurately inspect metal prior to welding to ensure clean welds.
• Perform grinding operations that comply with Astec's standards

Key Activities & Responsibilities
• Welders are responsible for the layout of plant equipment for welding to ensure proper welding
of metal parts.
• Must be able to safely perform gang-welding techniques (do's and don'ts).
• Must be able to safely weld vertical, flat, and overhead with both MiG and stick.
• Must inspect metal prior to welding for smoothness and acceptability and clean welds to
presentable state (grinding operations).
• Successful completion of Permit Required Confined Space Entry training is needed.
• Must work with Fitters on proper assembly of equipment.
• Inspect welds for quality and proper weld.
• Keep work area clean and neat.
• Ensure welding machine settings are appropriate for work to be performed
• Must be able to safely use cranes and forklifts.
• Must be trained in and know PPE requirements for welding including hood and filter shades
and arm/body protection.
• Must be able to read and understand weld symbols.
• Must select proper rods or wires to perform the welding job.
• Must test all hot oil piping for leaks and repairs as necessary. Repairs would be welding
related repairs. Inspection includes the safe use of air hose, pressure regulator, and squirt
bottle.
• Must maintain welding machines by keeping them clean and changing liners in the welding
guns.
• Follows company policies and procedures at all times.
• Follows proper safety rules and procedures at all times.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade school or community college course work preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with heavy equipment production line welding.
• MUST be able to pass a 6G TIG Test.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Performs 4 or more critical or difficult tasks using independent judgement.
• Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse and locate and
open/close programs/files.
• Knowledge and ability to perform all Grinder tasks required.
• Ability to properly and safely MiG weld, stick weld, and arc gouging required.
• Ability to read and understand weld symbols required.

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 levelDescription

The Machinist (CNC/Manual) position programs and operates one or more CNC machining center to perform drilling, tapping, milling, boring and other machining operations over a range of surfaces, diameters, and depths. Determines operation sequence, select, and adjust tools and mount in storage matrix. Job set ups may be complex and require milling to very close tolerances.

Key Deliverables
• Study blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Inspect finished workpiece(s) to blueprints, quality standards, exact tolerances, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data to process steel (some pieces weighing as much as 300 lbs.)
• Consults with engineers, production management, programmers, or others to resolve machining or programming problems.

Key Activities & Responsibilities
• Operates alternately more than one type of machine tool such as grinders, drill presses, lathes, etc. on machining operations of moderate complexity.
• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Performs correct machine adjustments and obtains correct materials.
• Set up and lay out to print specifications.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece.
• Adjust stops and replace dull tools.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.
• Stack, mark, pack, and transport finished work pieces.
• Completes related paperwork necessary to maintain accurate manufacturing records.
• Maintains and uses all appropriate PPE
• Uses material handling equipment when required
• Actively participate in accident prevention and adhere to all safety requirements

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and formal technical training credits in recognized college level- program.
• 1-2 years with heavy equipment production line CNC/Manual machining.
• Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management working both individually and as part of a team.
• Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements.
• Safe material handling skills in working with steel.
• Capacity to learn quickly, parts machined are unique to manufactured equipment and change orders are frequent.
• Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations.

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

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
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec 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.s 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