Structural Technician I-Jerome Ave

ASTEC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec, a global manufacturing leader in infrastructure development equipment, seeks a skilled candidate for plant set-up, maintenance and repairs with minimal supervision. The role demands welding expertise, ability to read setup drawings, and capability to travel extensively to job sites.

You will fabricate, assemble, and install piping, work at heights, and ensure safety compliance across outdoor work environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0-2 years of related experience or equivalent job experience.
• Welding experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend set-up drawings and subassembly drawings.
• Must be a team player and able to travel.
• Rigging and crane knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble major asphalt equipment with minimal supervision.
• Assemble and operate plant components per specifications.
• Build A/C piping and hot oil piping.
• Read setup prints and lay out jobsite; interpret setup drawings and subassemblies.
• Work at heights; follow safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Reading prints/drawings

Team player

Customer service

Travel readiness

Rigging and crane knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rigging

Crane operation

Job description

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, manufacturing company of infrastructure development equipment. Our products range from asphalt and concrete plants, aggregate crushers and handlers, industrial heaters and more. Connection is at the heart of everything we do. We design and manufacture products used to build the infrastructure that physically connects the world, but the connections we make with people are what drive us forward. We were founded on innovation and a passion to help our customers succeed. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world. We are committed to design and build the most innovative products.

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About The Position

About The Position

Responsible for plant set-up, maintenance, and repairs with minimal supervision.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Must be fully competent in all aspects of fabrication and assembly of major asphalt equipment with minimal supervision.
• Must be fully experienced in plant assembly and operation specifications.
• Must be able to build A/C Piping and Hot Oil Piping.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Must be able to read set-up prints and lay out a jobsite.
• Ability to read and comprehend set-up drawings and subassembly drawings.
• Rigging and crane knowledge is required.
• Must be physically able to perform all aspects of the job in outdoor conditions, i.e. climbing with fall protection and training, standing for long periods, and exposure to extreme elements and harsh conditions.
• Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
• Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• 0-2 years of related experience or equivalent job experience required.
• Welding experience required.
• Ability to work in high situations without physical/mental limitations required.
• Ability to read and comprehend set-up drawings and subassembly drawings required.
• Must be a team player with other employees.
• Must be able to travel!
• Needs to have great customer service skills when dealing with the customers on/off of the jobsite.

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

Travel Requirements: 100% of travel, regional, international

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.