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. This position supports continuous improvement at the facility through the fabrication of engineered solutions to drive waste elimination within our manufacturing processes. 

Location: Belen, NM

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

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