Electrical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service and repair company in Chula Vista is seeking an Electrical Technician to support maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some experience with electrical systems, including troubleshooting and soldering. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits including paid time off and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with wiring and assembling electrical components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical system troubleshooting.
• Complete required reports for project deliverables.
• Adhere to governing industry standards.

Skills

Wiring

Soldering

Electrical Troubleshooting

Basic Shop Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Power Supplies

Job description

Overview

Electrical Technician

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions is seeking an Electrical Technician to join our service and repair team to support maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations with physical and technical duties such as, but not limited to:

• OEM Equipment Troubleshooting, Repair, and Testing
• OEM Equipment Removal/Installation
• Completion of Performed Service Reports

Under general supervision and on own initiative, you will perform standard and advanced MRO duties. The Electrical Technician supports all project and task MRO activities necessary to fulfill specific contract needs. Candidates must be able to work in a shop environment during regular operational hours and/or contract-specific off-premises job sites such as shipyards and ships/vessels. Technicians should have the ability to work on reciprocating, electromechanical, and rotating equipment in both unsupervised and supervised scenarios based on experience with equipment at hand. This role may require domestic or international travel (short and/or extended periods) according to project specifics and Curtiss-Wright's workforce availability.

Location: Chula Vista, CA

Salary/hourly rate: $24.86 to $34.00

Please note that salary range information is a general guideline for a California-based position. Final offer considerations will reflect the candidate’s qualifications, experience, the scope of the position, and market and business factors.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Learn and understand functionality and capability of simple and complex equipment such as, but not limited to, air compressors, valves, and pumps. Emphasis on understanding equipment
• Electrical Requirements
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Perform electrical system troubleshooting and support mechanically oriented tasks on various industrial grade equipment
• Perform necessary MRO tasks on equipment installed on both commercial and non-commercial (e.g., Naval) vessels
• Breakdown, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment according to technical specifications and manuals
• Review and understand electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Complete required reports and test documentation to support project deliverables
• Adhere to governing industry standards while performing duties
• Maintain a professional and task-oriented mentality while executing duties

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 0-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience with wiring, soldering, and assembling electrical components
• Experience with general electrical lab equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, etc
• Basic shop skills and understanding of common manual and powered tools
• Hands-on technical capability and desire to understand electro-mechanical equipment functionality
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• U.S. security clearance eligibility
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to work on overhaul equipment utilizing tech manuals and other repair documentation
• Ability to work unsupervised on reciprocating, electromechanical, and rotating equipment
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, access tight spaces, and climb ladders
• Expected to have or purchase basic hand tools

Who We Are

Our Values and commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles guide Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions, which focuses on the US Navy fleet support and maintenance market. The Fleet Solutions group provides turnkey overhaul/repair, testing, and parts sales for air compressors, main propulsion steam turbines, valves, steam turbine generators, auxiliary turbines, dehydrators, pumps, strainers, PLCs, blowers, and water purification.

For more information, please visit our website.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. If information gathered during security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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