Electrical Technician - Jerome Ave

About the role

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve.

Key Deliverables

• Assemble, evaluate, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Read and interpret electrical and electrical circuit blueprints and diagrams.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a regular schedule.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Astec processes in all aspects of the manufacturing electrical department including panel room, construction manufacturing and industrial manufacturing as warranted by workload demands and scheduling needs.
• Test and troubleshoot heaters to ensure equipment is ready before shipping to customer site.
• Correct and re-test to verify corrective action was successful.
• Communicate with electrical engineering recommendations to correct or improve processes.
• Monitor quality issues that warrant concern and encourage postponement of equipment from being shipped.
• Achieve quality results as it relates to the Company’s vision and mission.
• Promote and educate others on Astec’s core values.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules at all times.

Experience and Competencies

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and/or accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program required.
• 0-2 years working in manufacturing in order to understand equipment and process procedures.
• Must be detail oriented, good workmanship while taking and following direction with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of working cross-functionally and as a team necessary.
• Strong problem-solving skills desired.
• Recognition that at every level growing experience in troubleshooting is essential to evaluate and correct concerns before testing.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Culture and Values

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Work Environment

• Mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment
• Vibration
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Motorized vehicles
• Mining and machining operations
• Outside weather conditions
• Exposure to the risk of electric shock
• Varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Very warm and/or very chilly temperatures
• Noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.