Structural Technician (PdC, WI)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Prairie du Chien (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec, located in Prairie du Chien, is seeking a skilled fabricator/assembler responsible for plant set-up, assembly, and repair of asphalt equipment with minimal supervision. The role requires reading setup prints, building piping, and performing installations in outdoor conditions.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience, welding experience, and the ability to travel. You will join a team that values safety, quality, and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of related experience required.
• Welding experience required.
• Ability to travel 100%.
• Read and comprehend setup drawings and subassembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble major asphalt equipment with minimal supervision.
• Read/setup prints and lay out a jobsite.
• Build A/C piping and hot oil piping.
• Rigging and crane knowledge required.
• Work outdoors in varying conditions; wear fall protection.
• Follow safety rules and procedures; company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding experience

Reading blueprints/setup drawings

Team player

Safety consciousness

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Crane knowledge

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.

LOCATION: Prairie du Chien

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.
• 2+ years of related 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

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.