Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

ASTEC; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEC, based in Yankton, South Dakota, is looking for a Maintenance Technician to handle installation, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and will ensure the smooth operation of all equipment.

The role includes emergency repairs, scheduled maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing diverse maintenance tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals.
• Understanding of safety processes in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and facility equipment.
• Provide emergency repairs during production.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance repairs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic repair

Plumbing repair

HVAC maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electric meters

Job description

Company Overview

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 processes and predictive and productive maintenance systems 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.
• Perform maintenance of electrical systems.
• Maintain the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant/facility 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, and 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 as needed.
• 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 and defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Achieve quality results and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules at all times.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture & 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

The shop manufacturing environment includes 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, and very warm and 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.