Continuous Improvement Technician - Arcosa, Inc.

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Position Overview:

Arcosa Wind Towers is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician. 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

Standard Hours: 40 Hours (Overtime as Needed)

What you will do:

• Follow all safety rules and practices
• Fabricate engineered solutions generated through Lean activities such as: 5S, OpEx, 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 & 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
• 2+ 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

Working Conditions:

• Shop environment experiencing high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant
• Hourly position, generally Monday – Friday but the ideal candidate would be available for 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd shift coverage as needed as specific projects warrant
• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas including plant grounds as needed
• In rare instances, position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond normal hours, shift, or on weekends/holidays to support production continuation

Benefits

• Health & Pharmacy Plans
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

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