Electrical Assembly/Service Technician

National-Machinery-LLC; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

National Machinery is a world-class manufacturer of cold forming machinery. We are seeking an Assembly/Service Technician - Electrical to start-up, calibrate and test electrical devices on our machines, assemble control panels, wire components, and troubleshoot field problems.

Travel to customer sites is required, with potential for international travel. A 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience, plus strong safety, communication, and problem-solving skills, is essential.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read schematics and use electrical test equipment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Must be safety-conscious for machine operation.
• Customer service mentality with overnight travel; some international travel may be required.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable record.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.
• Self-motivated; CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Start-up, calibrate and test electrical devices on our machines.
• Assemble electrical control panels, consoles and sub-assemblies.
• Wire devices on machines and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Travel to customer facilities; some international travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Customer service

Independence

First aid/CPR readiness

Education

2-year technical degree in electronics and industrial electricity

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

At National Machinery we take pride in our skilled workforce and are continuously seeking eager individuals to join our innovative team. National Machinery is a world-class middle market company that designs and manufactures cold forming machinery. It takes many dedicated positions to make our global company excel as an industry leader in the metal forming market. If you are interested in pursuing a career with a company that is well capitalized and privately held by an ownership group that is focused on long term growth, please consider applying.
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ASSEMBLY/SERVICE TECHNICIAN - ELECTRICAL

Starts-up, calibrates and tests electrical devices on our machines for proper operation. Assembles electrical control panels, consoles, and sub-assemblies. Wires devices on machines. Troubleshoots any operational problems that may develop. Travels to customer facilities as needed to perform same duties, some international travel may be required. Other duties as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-year technical degree in electronics and industrial electricity or equivalent job experience
• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams, use electrical test equipment
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
• Must be very conscious of personal safety and how duties performed affect the safe operation of our machines
• Customer service mentality with the availability for overnight domestic travel on short notice. Some international travel may be required.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently when in customer’s facility
• Valid driver’s license and driving record that allows insurability under company’s policy
• Attention to detail and quality focused
• Self-motivated
• Must be able to become first aid and CPR certified

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with low voltage 3 phase power, AC & DC motor controllers, programmable controllers & related displays, industrial networks and personal computers

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Shop environment.
• Steel-toed safety shoes and safety glasses required
• Must be able to regularly lift loads of up to 50 pounds
• Work can be strenuous, and includes walking, climbing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, or pulling