Machine Operator

Job overview

The Machine Operator role is onsite in Prairie du Chien, WI, in a manufacturing environment. Compensation is not specified. Astec designs and builds products for asphalt road building and aggregate processing industries. The operator sets up, runs, monitors, and troubleshoots assigned production machines while performing preventive maintenance and inspecting parts to specifications. The role contributes to safe, accurate production by following blueprints, adjusting machine settings, and maintaining quality and a clean work area.

What you'll do

• Set up and operate production machines according to company guidelines
• control and adjust machine settings
• perform pre-operation activities
• follow blueprints
• maintain a daily activity log
• monitor machines and respond to breakdowns
• read cut lists
• operate cranes and forklifts safely
• perform layout work
• review machine manuals and preventive maintenance procedures
• communicate with other operators
• maintain a clean work area and follow safety and company policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

prairie du chien wi

astec industries

machine operator

manufacturing

machine setup

production equipment

blueprint reading

preventive maintenance

quality inspection

machine safety

forklift

crane operation

heavy equipment manufacturing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Training is provided for learning machine operation; the role involves production equipment used in heavy equipment manufacturing.

About the employer

Astec Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. Sector: 33.