Maintenance Technician II - Industrial Equipment & PLC Expert

ASTEC; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec is a global infrastructure and manufacturing company focused on asphalt road building and aggregate processing. The Maintenance Technician will install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment to support site goals and safe operations.

Responsibilities include emergency repairs, scheduled maintenance, and routine machine servicing. Candidates need a high school diploma/GED and strong hands-on skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship or equivalent production maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience; strong hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills with some PLC experience and HVAC.

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 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 plumbing, maintenance, and carpentry functions.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Industrial maintenance

PLC experience

HVAC

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Astec is a global infrastructure and manufacturing company focused on asphalt road building and aggregate processing. The Maintenance Technician will install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment to support site goals and safe operations.

Responsibilities include emergency repairs, scheduled maintenance, and routine machine servicing. Candidates need a high school diploma/GED and strong hands-on skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC