Electrical Assembly Tech 1

Air Methods; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods in Englewood, CO is seeking an avionics/electrical technician to install wires and electrical components, and to perform continuity checks and operational tests according to engineering drawings and manufacturer instructions.

You will fabricate, assemble, repair, test, and troubleshoot modules and wire harnesses, terminate wiring, and read wiring diagrams. FAA repairman license or soldering training preferred; DOT/FAA testing applies; regular attendance required.

Qualifications

• Formal soldering training preferred or demonstrates acceptable performance.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, repair, modify, test, operate and troubleshoot avionics/electrical modules, components, and wire harnesses.
• Terminate wiring and crimp/solder to engineering schematic specifications.
• Install wires and electrical components into modules per drawings and specs.
• Check drawings for accuracy and advise deficiencies.
• Perform electrical continuity checks and functional tests per instructions.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical components per schematics and industry practices.
• Record progress and testing on production documents per procedures.
• Maintain shop and work area cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Terminate wiring

Soldering

Read wiring diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-2 years related Electronics/Avionics experience or training

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Install wires and electrical components into electrical modules and assemblies per engineering drawings and specifications. Perform electrical continuity checks, operational tests per engineering and manufacturer's instructions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Fabricate, assemble, repair, modify, test, operate and troubleshoot avionics/electrical modules, components, and wire harnesses
• Mark wires, assemble lays-up, terminate (crimp and solder) to engineering schematic specifications.
• Install wires and electrical components into electrical modules and assemblies per engineering drawings and specifications.
• Check drawings for accuracy and applicability for assigned tasks and advises lead and/or supervisor of deficiencies.
• Perform electrical continuity checks, operational tests, and acceptance test procedures per engineering and manufacturer's instructions on harnesses and wired components.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and modify electrical components and assemblies per manufacturer's instructions, engineering schematics and accepted industry practices.
• Record work progress, certifications, completion and testing on various production documents per company standards and established procedures.
• Maintain shop and work area cleanliness.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 0%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods' policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years' related Electronics/Avionics experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Formal soldering training preferred or demonstrates acceptable performance.

Skills

• Terminate wiring
• Soldering
• Ability to read wiring diagrams

Computer Skills

• None

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• FCC License preferred
• FAA repairman certificate preferred

This position is subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per the DOT/FAA requirements (pre-employment, random, reasonable cause/suspicion, post-accident).

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Minimum pay

USD $24.96/Hr.

Maximum Pay

USD $30.55/Hr.

Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)