Description

At Astec- Manufacturers Rd, formerly known as Roadtec, our mission is to design, build, and capitalize on the most innovative solutions and products for the industries and customers we serve globally. Our employees thrive in a safe and team-oriented work environment where they are empowered to make suggestions for operational and sustainability enhancements. With safety as our first core value, we take pride in developing talent and invest in training, protective equipment, and technology for continuous improvement. If you share our dedication to advancement and quality services, we'd love to have you join us!

Our Quality Assurance Technician II's earn a starting salary of $28.00 per hour, depending on experience. The Quality Assurance Technician inspects machines and other products to ensure compliance with customer/sales order specifications and conformance to established standards.Our hours are Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm.

What You'll Do:Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; soliciting observations from operators.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematic drawings, procedure changes and work orders to determine compliance of product to customer requirements
Employ calculator and basic math systems including decimals, square root operations and others
Make use of references as necessary
Set up equipment to test and evaluate products
Perform process audits to insure conformity of parts to specifications
Measure parts for conformity to specifications using tape measure and other measuring devices
Examine welds for compliance with drawings and other specifications
Perform calibrations of measuring devices
Troubleshoot defective parts and assemblies as required
Recommend modifications of existing quality standards to achieve optimum quality
Communicate with supervisor, co-workers, Parts Department, Engineering Department and others concerning errors, defects and/or changes to specifications
Record test data and write report of examinations and items that require correction when necessary
Document assigned tasks as required
Communicate with individuals at all levels within the organization
Perform work according to supervisor's directives
Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, interacting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management working both individually and as part of a team
Follow and actively support all company policies and procedures, to include a primary emphasis on safe operations
Follow Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity program guidelines at all times
Follow proper safety procedures at all times
Wear personal protective equipment as required by company, customers and/or state DOTs
Clean work area daily
Perform other duties as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned

Why You'll Love Working for Us:Health, Dental, Vision- Day 1 Eligibility
Life, and Spousal Insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
PTO
Employee Wellness Programs, Tuition Aid, and Employee Assistance

What We Need from You:High school diploma or GED preferred
3 Years of Direct Relative Experience.
Accurate engineering drawing reading and interpretation skills
Working knowledge of welding and understanding of welding symbols
Calibration program experience to include the ability to read precise measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, etc.)
Ability to work satisfactorily as a team member
Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer and learn beyond the basics, specifically with regard to Microsoft Office Suite software applications
Ability to handle sudden changes in project/priority and multiple tasks simultaneously in a positive fashion
Ability to set, adjust and change daily priorities
Must be able to work independently
Adept at problem solving
Ability to use a variety of hand tools and devices
Completion and maintenance of forklift operation certification and ability to safely operate a forklift if required
Ability to operate or be trained to operate heavy roadbuilding equipment
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations
Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
Knowledge and understanding of US standard measurements
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals in US standard systems and apply to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

ASTEC is a Drug Free Workplace, Affirmative Action, and Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At ASTEC, we value diversity and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that some highly qualified women may not apply for roles due to systemic barriers. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, and are committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.