Conduct Inspection checks on products and production processes. 

Perform manual and automated quality checks. 

Maintain accurate report of any issues that may arise. 

Identify issues and the steps needed to resolve the issue. 

Adhere to Astec quality standards. 

Engage with product teams directly to review systemic quality issues, assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation 

Review Work Orders and subsequent Supplements to ensure equipment is manufactured as specified. 

Execute inspection criteria to verify industry and Astec quality standards. 

Perform Receiving, In-Process, Final and Functional inspections. 

Collaborate with Fitter/Welders to identify drawing / process changes affecting product quality. 

Identify actions needed for improvement on the provided task lists. 

Update the Quality chart on the assigned task list daily. 

Support Product / Manufacturing / Quality Engineers as a “First Responder” to address issues identified. 

Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations. 

Maintain cleanliness in designated workspace by practicing 6S principles to reduce safety risks. 

Maintain a safe work environment and ensure that all company safety procedures are followed to include OSHA compliance guidelines applicable to the duties above. 

Attend a weekly department safety meeting. 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or a combination of education and experience equivalent as deemed sufficient by management. 

Associate of Art's degree (A.A.) from two-year College or similar degree from a technical school, desirable but not required. 

0-3 years’ experience as a Quality Technician in a heavy manufacturing industry; mechanical background in hydraulics, diesel engines, or electronics; or demonstrated abilities through experience or education.   

Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management working both individually and as part of a team. 

Consistently administers established policies and procedures. Must exercise tact and professionalism when interacting with employees in this regard. 

Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements.  

Capacity to learn quickly, flexible, and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations in a fast-paced work environment.  

Experience in writing, documenting processes and procedures, and attention to detail preferred.  

Able to execute job tasks based on verbal instructions, written procedures or by following engineering specifications from drawings.  

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.  

Capable of exercising solid judgment and decision-making during inspection process and taking appropriate action to resolve any quality issues or concerns during the inspection process or otherwise.  

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