What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator - Day Shift position at Astec Industries?
Job Description
Job Description
At Astec-Franklin Boulevard, formerly known as Johnson Crushers International, 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 Day Shift hours are Monday-Thursday 5 : 00am-3 : 30pm, overtime as needed.
What You'll Do :
- Read and follow job order specifications and blueprints.
- Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules.
- 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 :
What We Need from You :
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.
