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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Assist in the development and implementation of clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches or notes for engineering or manufacturing purposes, according to specified dimensions using computer and specially designed software.

Key Deliverables

·         Perform basic product design modifications.

·         Provide organization with design that meets the need of the company.

·         Assist with different techniques, requirements, and problems.

·         Special departmental projects.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

·         Propose general design arrangements to meet the plant, systems, and/or unit requirements.  Develop specific and complete designs for units, systems, and/or plants. Will incorporate finite element analysis in design work.

·         Maintain effective communication and interchange of information within Company.

·         Provide assistance and information related to manufacturing techniques, tooling requirements, and shop floor problems.

·         Assist in obtaining sources for purchased products.

·         Assist in testing activities.

·         Update plant drawings and other 2D modeling. 

·         Taking physical measurements and labeling items adding them to a corresponding layer in drawings. 

·         Some fixture work; take measurements and dialogue with the operators.

·         General engineering tasks: Floor tape, shadow boarding tools, updating work instructions and auditing. Conduct time studies. 

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

·         Preferably a student who is pursuing a course study for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering preferably mechanical, civil/structural, or electrical engineering emphasis.

·         Ability to operate necessary office equipment and tools to perform engineering functions which include CAD systems and Autodesk Inventor software.

·         Ability to perform duties in environments which include heavy industrial setting, and sites with associated air pollutants and noise levels.

·         Ability to climb on equipment, etc. to inspect, troubleshoot, or gather design information.

·         Ability to work well with others and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment.  Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.