Maintenance Technician III

Job Description

Job Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

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. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems, and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Key Deliverables

· Respond quickly in the event of an emergency repair.

· Fix potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.

· Repair broken or leaking plumbing.

· Maintain the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly.

· Perform maintenance of electrical systems.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

· Install and maintain production machines and the plant/facility’s equipment

· Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production

· Conduct scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service

· Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities

· Utilize mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines

· Execute regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities

· Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to complete required maintenance and service

· Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust

· Perform a variety of plumbing, maintenance, and carpentry functions

· Operate a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties

· Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision

· Assemble, disassemble, and rebuild customer equipment.

· Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas

· 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

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

· High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience

· 4+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC

· Ethical conduct is essential.

· Demonstrated ability and initiative to achieve results is required.

· Must work well independently and with others for the purpose of achieving mutual goals.

· Technical capability and problem-solving skills are critical.

· Must be able to communicate effectively across departments to meet the needs of internal customers.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

· 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

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. 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.