Heavy Assembler jobs in Iowa

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, Inc. is searching for Heavy Assemblers for First Shift. As a Heavy Assembler, you’ll assemble mechanical units, fabricated parts/components subassemblies, assemblies, and complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures, and miscellaneous equipment. The Heavy Assembler will also fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements, and repair units or products that have failed to meet requirements.

Job Location: Newton, IA 

What you’ll do:

• Insert and/or attach sub-assemblies with appropriate hardware
• Attach complex sub-assemblies and/or parts with appropriate hardware
• Apply appropriate torque sequence and values
• Read and follow complex instructions
• Operate mobile equipment
• Maintain attendance within acceptable standards
• 5:00AM - 3:30PM (Monday-Thursday) - Hours may vary based on production

What you’ll need:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of hand tools and hardware (i.e. bolts & nuts), ability to read and follow written instructions, electrical wiring experience and the ability to match-up sub-assembly to the final product
• Certifications: Applicable Torque Certification from Arcosa
• Experience: Up to 1 Year

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