Maintenance Technician III

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency repair.
• Fix potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
• Repair broken or leaking plumbing.
• Maintain HVAC equipment to keep climate control functioning properly.
• Perform maintenance of electrical systems.

• Install and maintain production machines and plant/facility equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs during production.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Utilize mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Execute regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust.
• Perform a variety of plumbing, maintenance, and carpentry functions.
• Operate hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report to proper supervision.
• Assemble, disassemble, and rebuild customer equipment.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Achieve quality results related to 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.

• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience with strong hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills; some PLC and HVAC experience.
• Ethical conduct.
• Demonstrated initiative and result achievement.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Technical capability and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication across departments.

Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding, machining, outdoor weather, and electric shock risk. Noise may be very loud; hearing protection may be required. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Astec is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.