Trainee Crane Operator Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

At Astec- Franklin Boulevard, formerly known as Johnson Crushers International, our mission is to design, build, and capitalize on the most innovative solutions and products for the industries and customers we serve globally. Our employees thrive in a safe and team-oriented work environment where they are empowered to make suggestions for operational and sustainability enhancements. With safety as our first core value, we take pride in developing talent and 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!
​​​​Our Day Shift hours are Monday-Thursday 5:00am-  3:30pm 

What You'll Do:
•    Ensure that 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 measures, numbers, identifies dimensions, and reference points on material for fabrication or other work cells for further machining as necessary. 
•    Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines as necessary to machine parts as required. 
•    Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media according to established guidelines and procedures. 
•    Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. 
•    Inspect finished workpiece(s) to blueprints, quality standards, exact tolerances, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary.
•    Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data to process steel (some pieces weighing as much as 300 lbs).
•    Consults with engineers, production management, programmers, or others to resolve machining or programming problems.
•    Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment, to like-new appearance, according to maintenance plans and established procedures.
•    Assist with directing work activities of any support staff as necessary (forklift operator, CNC machine trainees, and/or material handlers).
•    Miscellaneous other duties as directed by Shift Lead or Supervisor.
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
•    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
What We Need from You:
•    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 concepts such as basic math skills, fractions, micrometers, percentages, ratios, proportions to practical situations, and able to convert decimals into inches.
•    Must be able to read and interpret a tape measure, blueprints, and bills of material (BOM’s).
•    Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
ASTEC is a Drug Free Workplace, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity 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 are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges 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.