Maintenance Technician

ASTEC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join their team. This role involves assembling, evaluating, and troubleshooting equipment to ensure it meets product specifications. You'll work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, performing preventative maintenance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes. If you have a passion for problem-solving and a keen eye for detail, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while ensuring quality and safety standards are upheld.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in manufacturing and troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and maintain equipment according to specifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Assembly

Preventative Maintenance

Blueprint Reading

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Accreditation

Tools

Hand Tools

Testing Equipment

Job description

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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

Under supervision, the Technician must be able to assemble, evaluate, troubleshoot and correct deficiencies to make certain product specifications are met. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

• Assemble, evaluate, test, and maintain equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Read and interpret mechanical, 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 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 other departments recommendations to correct or improve processes.
• Monitor quality issues that warrant concern and encourage postponement of equipment from being shipped.

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent and/or accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program required.
• 1-2 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.
• Recognition that at every level growing experience in troubleshooting is essential to evaluate and correct concerns before testing.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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