CNC Machinist - Day Shift

Overview

At Astec
- Franklin Boulevard, formerly Johnson Crushers International, our mission is to design, build, and capitalize on innovative solutions for the industries and customers we serve globally. Employees thrive in a safe, team‑oriented environment where they are empowered to suggest operational and sustainability enhancements. Safety is our core value, and we 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!

Day Shift hours:
Monday‑Thursday 5:00 am – 3:30 pm.

• Ensure safe work practices are followed and adhered to.
• Check production schedule or shop request list and plan work tasks.
• Study blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, setup requirements and check for errors.
• Accurately measure, number, identify dimensions and reference points on material for fabrication or other work cells for further machining as necessary.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines as needed to machine parts.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and cut angle, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media per guidelines.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining and adjust controls or media as required.
• Inspect finished work pieces against blueprints, quality standards, and exact tolerances using measuring and inspection tools.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed data to process steel (some pieces weighing up to 300 lbs).
• Consult with engineers, production management, programmers, or others to resolve machining or programming problems.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and keep equipment in like‑new appearance per maintenance plans and procedures.
• Assist with directing work activities of any support staff as needed (forklift operator, CNC machine trainees, material handlers).
• Miscellaneous duties as directed by Shift Lead or Supervisor.

• Health, Dental, Vision – Day 1 Eligibility
• Life and Spousal Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO
• Employee Wellness Programs, Tuition Aid, and Employee Assistance

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience operating CNC lathes and/or mills or Machinist Technical Certification through an accredited college.
• Able to use overhead crane and forklift to move and roll over large heavy parts.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts (fractions, micrometers, percentages, ratios, proportions) and convert decimals into inches.
• Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure, blueprints, and bills of material (BOMs).
• Continue to grow lean knowledge and use tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.

ASTEC is a Drug‑Free Workplace, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and an affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

At ASTEC, we value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that some highly qualified women may not apply for roles due to systemic barriers. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and are committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.