Metal Processor

Default•Blair, NE

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Metal Processor – Nights or Days 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX preferred.
Experience using plasma cutting machine preferred.

Responsibilities

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.