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Manufacturing Support Technician - Wilson Road
- Job Title
- Manufacturing Support Technician - Wilson Road
- Job ID
- 27738401
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN, 37410
- Other Location
- Description
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BUILT TO CONNECT
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
Create Oracle work definitions, perform time studies, create process charts and documentation, and create and receive purchase requisitions, all with little supervision.
Key Deliverables
• Enter Oracle work definitions, including item routing, delivery locations, and work times.
• Perform time studies on work processes.
• Enter and receive purchase requisitions for shop materials and MRO items.
• Validate and correct completed work orders for exceptions (such as time and material).
• Collaborate with other departments to make sure materials and parts are available when needed and to complete production orders on time.
• Comply with internal polices and industry regulations.
Key Activities & Responsibilities
• Collaborate with all production bays to complete Oracle work definitions related to routing, time, and location information for all jobs and create standards to be used for quality control, production, and job risk assessments.
• Perform data analysis (time studies) and documentation for all processes to help identify bottleneck issues and improve workflow and throughput to resolve problems.
• Communicate with manufacturing to identify opportunities for improvement related to processes, tools, equipment, etc. and make purchase recommendations and standardizations.
• Work to achieve department and company goals by supporting the continued improvement processes through teamwork.
• Respond quickly to priority changes and work well under pressure due to scheduling constraints.
• Continually seek ways to improve processes and workflow to drive positive change.
• Update and improve job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplish department and company mission by achieving set goals.
• Promote and educate others on Astec’s Core Values.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules at all times.
Supervisor and Leadership Expectations: None
OUR CULTURE & 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
Manufacturing Environment
The shop manufacturing environment includes 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, and very warm and 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.
