Description Metal Processor - Nights Blair, NE At Astec, 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 at Astec! Our Night Shift hours are Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-5:00am.
What You'll Do: - Read and understand assigned 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 overhead bridge cranes and jib cranes.
- Operate saws, Ironworkers, and various machines as assigned.
- Operate portable mag drills.
- Order and call for steel from material handlers.
- Mix and maintain coolant levels in saws and drill presses.
- 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.
- Load and prepare pallets of processed steel for the next process.
- Maintain housekeeping and organization of area.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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.
- Ability to read and analyze blueprints.
- Basic reading, writing, measuring, and math aptitude.
- 6+ months or more in the manufacturing industry
- Ability to utilize crane systems.
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred.
- Experience using plasma cutting machine preferred.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, crouch, use hands and fingers to push, pull, carry reach above head and lift and lower over 40lbs. The employee may also be required to work at heights.
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.