Continuous Improvement Technician

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 seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician for First Shift. This position supports continuous improvement at the facility through the fabrication of engineered solutions to drive waste elimination within our manufacturing processes.

Location: Newton, IA

What you'll do:

• Follow all safety rules and practices

• Fabricate engineered solutions generated through Lean activities such as: 5S, Kaizens and safety related root cause analysis problem solving measures (involves use of hand tools, power tools, weld, electrical and electronic test equipment as needed by project)

• Ergonomic improvements

• Work station improvements and tool boards; shelves, boards, brackets, fixtures, gauges, etc.

• Creating visual display signage

• Provide cost analysis and recommendation on fabricate vs buy scenarios as needed

• Maintain work area adhering to a high standard of organization and upkeep of tools and materials

• Support CI in root cause analysis/problem solving activities for reoccurring abnormalities as needed where fabrication of an engineered solution is warranted

• Provide regular and consistent project updates

• Properly maintain assigned equipment and perform routine TPM as required

• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need:

• Be a dynamic team player, self-starter and results-oriented employee

• 5+ years steel fabrication experience (preferred)

• Ability to self-motivate and stay on task without direct supervision

• Ability to read blueprints and CAD details

• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required

• Standard Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5:00AM- 3:30PM, overtime as needed

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.

• 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