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LOCATION: Burlington, WI

ABOUT THE POSITION

Maintain condition of interior/exterior building and facility grounds.  Carryout minor maintenance work such as plumbing, electrical, tool, mechanical and structural repairs by performing the following duties.

Reports To:  Director of Manufacturing

Deliverables & Responsibilities

·         Clean plant areas according to needs and maintain organization of maintenance areas.

·         Conduct interior and exterior painting as needed.

·         Conduct minor structural repairs or build and install structures such as door jams, wall patricians, production benches, etc.

·         Conduct minor electrical work such as replacing light fixtures and outlets, repairing electrical cords and minor electrical repair on small equipment.

·         Conduct minor plumbing work such as toilet plunging, toilet replacement, minor water system installations and fixture repairs.

·         Transport small equipment, tools or parts within plant or outside storage areas.

·         Conduct and maintain lower-level preventative maintenance on plant equipment.

·         Troubleshoot problems on machinery and equipment with operators or others to determine root cause.

·         Maintain walking paths during winter months via snow blowing, shoveling and salting walking areas.

·         Maintain or update landscaping by pulling weeds, adding mulch, adding rock or designing other landscape options.

·         Run errands in company vehicle to pick up supplies for building maintenance functions, company functions or other projects.

·         Carryout maintenance and repairs according to OSHA, EPA, DOT, DNR and other governmental agency regulations.

·         Interact with vendors, shop floor and all other departments in a professional manner.

·         Carryout all other duties as assigned.

·         Regular attendance (7:00am – 3:30pm; Mon-Fri) is an essential function of the job.

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

·         HS Diploma or GED equivalent

·         Valid drivers license

·         Previous maintenance experience

·         Carryout work within Astec Code of Conduct and established values

·         Forklift certification per company training required

·         Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and company ERP

·         Must be able to maintain multiple projects in a timely and orderly manner

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: minor local travel if needed

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.