Manufacturing Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a skilled and certified Electrician to join our heavy equipment manufacturing team. This role will focus on the electrical installation and testing of advanced control systems, including controllers, sensors, displays, wire cables, and harnesses. The ideal candidate will be adept at both precision installation and troubleshooting to ensure reliable operation of control systems in complex heavy equipment assemblies.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

Electrical Installation

• Install electrical control systems, including programmable controllers, operator displays, sensors, actuators, and harnesses, according to engineering specifications and schematics.
• Route and terminate wiring harnesses and cable assemblies with attention to proper shielding, sealing, and mechanical protection in a heavy equipment environment.
• Ensure correct electrical connections, grounding, and system integration with hydraulic, mechanical, and electronic subsystems.
• Apply appropriate torque, sealing, and fastener practices to ensure system reliability in demanding operating environments.
• Programming of programmable controllers and other field devices.

Testing and Troubleshooting

Documentation and Compliance

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

Education / Certification :

Experience :

Technical Skills :

Soft Skills :

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

NOTE : This position is responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

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.