Maintenance Tech, HVAC Focus

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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 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.

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

Complete digital work orders and invoices cleanly using mobile technology.

Proficient in servicing, maintaining, and repairing systems in line with HVAC protocols.

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 mechanical 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

Ability to solder and perform necessary electrical work associated with the HVAC project

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

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

2+ 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.

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.