Job Description
Summary Electronics technicians are responsible for adjusting, repairing, installing, modifying, debugging and maintaining control systems, and electrical/electronic systems and equipment for production equipment and facilities.
Essential Functions - Electrical – (maintain, install, repair and adjust electrical and electronic control systems and equipment that provide power and or control to production equipment and facilities):
- Troubleshoots electrical and electronic malfunctions using test instruments/equipment and hand tools including ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, laptops, etc.
- This position works directly with the Maintenance organization as well as assisting the Engineering Department.
- Knowledge of electrical systems (PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC Drives, AC/DC motors, motor-generators, PCs, hydraulic and pneumatic controls, relay logic, etc.), as well as excellent computer skills (AutoCad, Word, Excel, Windows, etc.).
- Shift work is required.
- Candidate should also possess good communication and interpersonal skills, in addition to good time management skills.
- Performs work with a minimum of direction and often works alone or with maintenance personnel on the off shifts.
- May direct the work of less skilled personnel as assigned.
- Safety (take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices):
- Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
- Safely operates all equipment and tools.
- Identifies and reports safety problems, corrects when possible.
Additional Responsibilities - Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.
- Follows up on problems that were not addressed on the previous shift.
- Completes shift logs and updates documentation as necessary.
Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Advanced Manufacturing Technology or equivalent required. 3 - 5 years technical experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Special Skills - Must have a knack at solving problems and coming up with the best solutions.
- Must have PLC programming experience.
- Determination, observance and clear thinking traits.
- Training is provided on the job.
COMPETENCIES
- Problem solver
- Innovative
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Resourceful
Additional Notes - The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS – FREQUENTLY MOVES ABOUT THE PRODUCTION FACILITIES. MUST BE ABLE TO DETECT UNSAFE CONDITIONS FROM LONG DISTANCES. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
WORK ENVIRONMENT – THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT REQUIRES THE EMPLOYEE TO WORK BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE IN HEAT/COLD, WET/HUMID AND DRY/ARID CONDITIONS. FREQUENTLY REQUIRES THE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
Job Tags
Work alone, Long distance, Shift work,