Electrical Technician

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Financial Stability:Over 90 years in business, our sustained growth is a testament to our prudent financial management and our ability to adapt to changing market dynamics.

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Summary:

Reporting to the Electronics Production Lead, the Electronics Technician will build, wire, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair custom electronic panels, components, equipment, and systems on most or all varieties of products, including wiring, installing, testing, and troubleshooting panels on large industrial machinery. Technicians focus on the point where mechanical technology, electronics, computers, and electrical systems meet.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare work by reviewing instructions, engineering print specifications, schematic drawings, and parts lists. Identify and gather required tools and materials.
• Build, wire, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair custom electronic panels, components, equipment, and systems on most or all varieties of products. Includes wiring, installing, testing, and troubleshooting panels on large industrial machinery.
• Solder, install and wire circuit boards, industrial motors, and motor controls.
• Perform basic programming, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic modules.
• Perform panel and enclosure modifications using power and hand tools as necessary.
• Configure PCs with necessary product software.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers or others to identify, define, or anticipate and solve developing problems.
• Inspect project work for quality control and assurance. Document and correct quality issues.
• Assist and train other personnel as needed.
• Manage assembly time to ensure completion of assigned projects within the specified time frame.
• Operate a forklift or crane when necessary.
• Perform basic work area housekeeping tasks and ensure that work area is neat and safe.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED 
• 3+ years’ experience wiring panels and complex machines from prints, schematics, and technical instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Basic soldering skills
• Prior experience with voltages ranging from 5 volt and TTL up to 480 volt AC three-phase
• Familiarity with basic labratory equiptment (multimeter, oscillioscopes, power supplies, etc.)
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Skills:

• Associate's Degree in a related field

Knowledge and Skill

• Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Requires average knowledge of assembly techniques, and skills in pneumatics, hydraulics, and actuation.
• Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Design Ability to read engineering prints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.

Competencies:

• Ownership Mindset Understands that individual actions have a direct impact on the success of organizational goals and profitability.
• Safety Focus Adheres to all workplace and safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Emotional Self-Awareness Understands what triggers one’s emotions and uses this understanding to maintain a professional presence both inside and outside the company.
• Interpersonal Understanding Aware of what others are feeling and thinking.
• Uncompromising Integrity Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and company values.

• Accountability & Dependability Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Attention to Detail Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.

EEO Statement: Power Test is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, disability, or status as aprotected veteran.