Electrical Tech I

Default•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, the Electrical Technician performs tasks in Astec’s manufacturing electrical department. The role involves assembling, evaluating, troubleshooting, and correcting deficiencies to ensure products meet specifications and relevant codes. The technician works with live energized equipment and must be trained and capable of performing required tests and, when necessary, de-energizing equipment to meet safety standards before proceeding. The position may involve work in the panel room, construction manufacturing, and industrial manufacturing, depending on workload and scheduling needs. The technician tests and troubleshoots heaters before shipment, verifies corrective actions through retesting, and communicates recommendations to electrical engineering to correct or improve processes. The role also supports quality, safety, and the company’s mission and core values. This is a manufacturing shop environment with potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather, and electric shock risks. Occasional exposure to dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and very warm or chilly temperatures may occur. Noise may be very loud and hearing protection may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and/or accreditation from a technical school or applicable skilled trades program.
0–2 years of manufacturing work experience to understand equipment and process procedures.
Detail-oriented, with good workmanship and the ability to take and follow direction with little to no supervision.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and as part of a team.
Ability to work with live energized equipment and perform required tests; de-energize equipment when necessary to meet safe standards.
Ability to work in accordance with relevant codes.

Nice To Haves

Strong problem-solving skills.
Growing experience in troubleshooting to evaluate and correct concerns before testing.

Responsibilities

Assemble, evaluate, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.
Construct and fabricate parts using hand tools and specifications.
Read and interpret electrical and electrical circuit blueprints and diagrams.
Perform preventive maintenance on a regular schedule.
Demonstrate Astec processes across the manufacturing electrical department, including panel room, construction manufacturing, and industrial manufacturing, as workload and scheduling require.
Test and troubleshoot heaters to ensure equipment is ready before shipment to customer sites.
Correct deficiencies and retest to verify that corrective actions were successful.
Communicate recommendations to electrical engineering to correct or improve processes.
Monitor quality issues and encourage postponement of equipment shipment when warranted.
Achieve quality results in support of the company’s vision and mission.
Promote and educate others on Astec’s core values.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules at all times.
Perform required tests on live energized equipment and, when necessary, de-energize equipment to meet safe standards before proceeding.