Machine Operator

**Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc.** is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers. **Arcosa Wind Towers** is now hiring for a **Machine Operator** **.** As a **Machine Operator**, you’ll set up and operate machines, and may use blueprints, adjust for materials used, verify dimensional requirements, and transfer materials to storage areas. You’ll work with unconventional materials that require specialized skills. **Job Location:** Newton, IA **What you’ll do:** - Roll and re-roll plate to match sweep - Inspect plate for defects and damage - Operate burn table to cut plate according to blueprints and measurements and dispose of any remaining material - Operate mag lift to transfer plate within the department - Blast and paint plate - Follow all safety rules and practices - May be involved in safety committees or initiatives - Perform other duties as assigned - Troubleshoot and correct faulty programming - Train of new or existing team members - Assure safety of all team members - Assist in completion of all tasks to meet deadlines - Maintain and improve quality **What you’ll need:** - A minimum of 1 year of experience - The ability to operate a lift to move loads up to 30,000 pounds - The ability to operate an overhead crane on a production line - The ability to read a tape measurer - The ability to read, write, and speak English fluently - Ability to work as a team, demonstrate high ethical standards, treat all coworkers with dignity and respect and support a positive working culture **Working Conditions:** - Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds. - This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays - Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant **Safety Activities:** - Be aware of and observe all safety practices. Including but not limited to- Safety glasses, safety boots, hearing protection, etc… as required - Know and follow all safety rules and procedures. - Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned. As an important member of the team, you will be **responsible** for: - Activating the potential of our people, - Caring for our customers, - Optimizing operations and - Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation. **Safety Sensitive:** Yes **Benefits:** - Health & Pharmacy - Dental & Vision - Critical Illness - Flexible Spending Accounts - Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance - Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance - 401(k) W/Company Match - Short-Term Disability - Voluntary Long-Term Disability - Employee Assistance Program TOW158