Machine Operator - Jerome Ave
Astec
ASTEC provides equipment and solutions for infrastructure, construction, and energy industries.
Operate, set up, monitor, and maintain production machines per guidelines.
11 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Chattanooga, TN
Onsite
Company Size
3,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Equipment Manufacturing
Aftermarket Parts and Service
Asphalt Plant Supply
Asphalt Paving Equipment
Aggregate Processing Equipment
Recycling Equipment
Material Handling
Concrete Production Equipment
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Aggregates
Mining
Road Building
Concrete Production
Industrial Automation
Asphalt Plant Control Systems
Aggregate Processing
Role
Description
machine setup
machine operation
machine settings
pre‑operation
blueprint execution
preventive maintenance
- Maintain a detailed activity log of daily duties.
- Must follow all company policy requirements.
- Set up and operate a production machine in accordance with Astec’s guidelines.
- Review operator manual(s) for saw, drill, and mill for safe and appropriate operation (to include preventive maintenance).
- Communicate with other machine operators and team members to guarantee safety on the floor.
- Keep work area neat and clean.
- Accurately perform task based on blueprints provided.
- Perform pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation.
- Control and adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Closely monitor machine while in operation, never leaving immediate work area while machine is in operation and be ready to respond to breakdowns quickly in order to shut down machine.
Requirements
blueprint reading
machine safety
heavy equipment
hand tools
computer skills
high school
- Knowledgeable in basic machine safety to include proper lifting techniques.
- Knowledgeable and able to use tape measure, combination square, levels and radius boards, etc.
- Relevant trade school or college course work desired.
- Blueprint reading skills desired.
- Must follow all Astec, Inc. safety rules and requirements.
- Must have good written and oral communication skills.
- Be able to read cut lists (basic reading skills and knowledge of materials – types of steel Able to safely operate cranes and forklifts.
- Must have good troubleshooting skills, be able to maintain quality, and diagnose cutting problems.
- Ability to follow verbal instruction and learn how to operate machine, training will be provided.
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Be able to do some layout work.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
- Able to safely use hand tools to include hammer, adjustable wrench, air grinder, pencil grinder, and air wrenches.
- Basic blueprint reading and math skills (basic geometry to figure angles) and decimals and metric conversions.
- 0-2 Heavy equipment manufacturing experience desired.
- Computer experience desired, particularly the ability to use a mouse, and locate and open/close files.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to provide innovative equipment solutions to the construction industry.
- A leader in the design and manufacturing of equipment for road building, aggregate processing, and energy sectors.
- Delivers reliable, durable machinery that helps build infrastructure and energy projects around the world.
- Known for pioneering technologies in asphalt mixing, crushing, screening, and environmental solutions.
- Astec's commitment to product innovation has shaped major projects globally, from highways to power plants.
- Throughout its history, Astec has led with a forward-thinking approach to sustainability in construction.
- The company’s diverse portfolio spans across infrastructure development, industrial energy solutions, and more.
- Astec’s impact can be seen in projects that range from municipal infrastructure to global energy plants.
Culture + Values
- Safety
- Devotion
- Integrity
- Respect
- Innovation
Environment + Sustainability
Net-zero by 2050
Carbon Emission目标
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions in asphalt production and construction by 2050.
2050 Net-zero Goal
Industry-wide目标
Joined NAPA’s 'The Road Forward' initiative to support industry-wide net-zero by 2050.
2023 Solar Install
Solar PanelsInstalled
Installed solar panels at the Johannesburg, South Africa manufacturing site in 2023 to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- Aims to decrease carbon footprint of global manufacturing operations and processes
- Joined DOE Better Plants program to set and meet voluntary energy performance goals
- Upgraded LED lighting at 12 manufacturing sites
- Tracking and reducing electricity, water, natural gas consumption, waste streams and water usage
- Designing products (e.g. Cold Planers, Double Barrel mixers, Concrete plants) to support high recycled asphalt or low-carbon concrete with partners like CarbonCure
- Partnering with CarbonCure to reduce embodied CO₂ in concrete batching
- Internal baselines established for GHG emissions and utility usage to guide reduction efforts
Inclusion & Diversity
- Launched a Women in Leadership group to support career development for women (2021–2022 reporting period)
- Corporate Sustainability Report (2021–2022) highlights investment in employee well-being, ethical operations and workplace safety
- No publicly disclosed gender parity goals or workforce gender distribution percentages
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