Electrical Technician

Default•Chattanooga, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company serving the asphalt road-building and aggregate-processing industries. The Electrical Technician works under supervision in the manufacturing electrical department, assembling, evaluating, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment to ensure it meets product specifications and relevant codes. The role may involve working with live, energized equipment; the technician must be trained and capable of performing required tests and, when necessary, de-energizing equipment to meet safety standards before proceeding. The technician works across areas of the electrical department—including the panel room, construction manufacturing, and industrial manufacturing—as workload and schedules require. Responsibilities include testing heaters before shipment, verifying repairs, communicating process recommendations to electrical engineering, and raising quality concerns that may warrant delaying shipment. The position contributes to Astec’s quality, safety, and productivity goals and promotes company policies and core values. The position is based in a shop manufacturing environment. Exposure may include moving machinery and parts, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outdoor weather, electric-shock risk, dirt and dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and very warm or chilly temperatures. Shop noise may be very loud and may require hearing protection. 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 an applicable skilled trades program.
0–2 years working in manufacturing 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.
Must be trained and capable of performing required tests on live, energized equipment and, when necessary, de-energizing it to meet safe standards.
Must follow relevant codes and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Strong problem-solving skills.
Growing troubleshooting experience 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 circuit blueprints and diagrams.
Perform preventive maintenance on a regular schedule.
Work in the 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 raise concerns that may warrant postponing equipment shipment.
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules.
Promote and educate others on Astec’s core values.