CNC Operator

Arcosa Careers•Newton, IA
•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is hiring CNC Operators at its Newton, Iowa location. The role involves setting up and operating machines, potentially using blueprints, adjusting for materials, verifying dimensions, and moving materials to storage. Operators work with unconventional materials that require specialized skills. The position includes rolling and inspecting plate, cutting plate with a burn table, moving plate with a magnetic lift, and blasting and painting plate. The operator also supports safety, quality, team training, and timely completion of work. The work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas, and plant grounds. The position may require coverage beyond normal hours or shifts, as well as work on weekends or holidays. Employees must tolerate high and low temperatures and the loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant. Required safety equipment may include safety glasses, safety boots, and hearing protection. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience.
  • Ability to operate a lift to move loads up to 30,000 pounds.
  • Ability to operate an overhead crane on a production line.
  • Ability to read a tape measure.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate high ethical standards, treat coworkers with dignity and respect, and support a positive working culture.
  • Ability to tolerate high and low temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.
  • Observe and follow safety practices and procedures, including using required safety equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Roll and re-roll plate to match sweep.
  • Inspect plate for defects and damage.
  • Operate a burn table to cut plate according to blueprints and measurements, and dispose of remaining material.
  • Operate a magnetic lift to transfer plate within the department.
  • Blast and paint plate.
  • Follow safety rules and practices; participate in safety committees or initiatives as assigned.
  • Troubleshoot and correct faulty programming.
  • Train new or existing team members.
  • Help assure the safety of all team members.
  • Assist in completing tasks by deadlines.
  • Maintain and improve quality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Health and pharmacy benefits
  • Dental and vision benefits
  • Critical illness coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Short-term disability
  • Voluntary long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program
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