Electrical Technician

Kids for the Future; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking an Electrical Technician in Cresco, IA to conduct, maintain, test, and repair electrical/electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems across manufacturing operations. The role applies knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles to diagnose malfunctions and restore equipment to operation.

The position involves installing AV and high-voltage systems, wiring, and following safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
• Technical knowledge of AC and DC circuits.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs work requiring knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles.
• Informs management of potential problems and hazards.
• Maintains maintenance records for equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance as directed.
• Performs wiring and electrical troubleshooting from schematics or verbal instructions.
• AV installation, high voltage installation, power supply installation, simple design from prints.
• Maintains high performance while following safety rules.

Skills

Technical degree

Apprenticeship

Schematics reading

AC/DC knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship

Job description

• Location 816 7th Street West,Cresco, IA, 52136,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time - Non-Exempt

Description

Reports to: Line/Department Supervisor

Job Summary

The electrical technician conducts, maintains, tests, and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems and components. The position applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. The electrical technician provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.
• Perform all types of wiring and electrical troubleshooting, sometimes working from schematics and/or wiring diagrams, but other times working from verbal instructions or relying on personal skills.
• AV installation, High voltage Installation, Power supply installation, Simple design based on predetermined prints.
• Maintain a satisfactory high level of performance while following appropriate procedures and observing all pertinent safety rules and requirements.
• Additional Duties as Assigned

Skills and Experience

• Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field
• Three to five years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields
• Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
• Technical knowledge of AC and DC
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail

Potential Exposures

• Regular exposure to manufacturing environment including noise, dust, and hot or cold temperatures.

At Featherlite Exiss Sooner Holdings Co., LLC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and employees and the workplace is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. Employment decisions are based on merit alone, without consideration of an applicant’s or employee’s membership in any protected class.