Metal Prep

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Prepare all metal properly for painting.

Key Deliverables

· Prep all meta material for painting.

· Clean all products for easy paint application.

· Safely operate over head cranes.

· Operate sanders to ensure quality paint application.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

· Clean components by using air sanders and buffers

· Cleans rust, dirt and grease from product

· Use hand scrapers in areas that cannot be reached with power tools

· Operate dual action orbital sander on painted areas along with hand sanding

· Operate hot water high pressure power washer to acid etch components and perform a final rinse of component

· Maintain housekeeping and organization of area

· Operate overhead bridge crane

· Replace and install 55-gallon drums of phosphoric acid and sealer rinse on pressure washer

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

· High School Diploma or Equivalency Degree required

·3 months or more experience in manufacturing industry

· Basic reading aptitude

· Ability to utilize crane systems

· Ability to climb and work from ladders as well as climb on constructed plants and work while tied off to plants at elevated heights

· Ability to work in confined spaces

· 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 40 lbs. The employee may also be required to work at heights.

· Able to work required hours and dependable work attendance

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

· Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers

· Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

· Respect for all individuals

· Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

· Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: % of travel, regional, international

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.