Electrical Technician

SMS group USA; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid uniforms

Job summary

SMS group USA is seeking an Electrical Technician to repair, test, adjust, and install electronic equipment. The ideal candidate will have an electrical degree or equivalent experience, plus be mechanically skilled and detail-oriented.

This role includes hands-on work with industrial controls, and contributes to safety-conscious practices in the workplace. Comprehensive benefits include medical coverage, paid vacations, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Qualifications

• Electrical degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment.
• Strong background in electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment.
• Document daily activities and maintain electrical components.
• Consult with clients and management on project status.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical testing skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cable-building experience

Troubleshooting automation systems

Education

Electrical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Digital multimeter

Micrometers

Hand tools

Job description

Summary

We are looking for an Electrical Technician to repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

What We Do

SMS group is an industrial equipment manufacturer for the steel industry. We design, build, and service equipment and sleep plants across the globe with a strong technical services/machine shop network in North America.

The Right Candidate Will

• Be a safety minded person who enjoys hands on work.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble various components.
• Document daily activities.
• Must possess good mechanical skills in daily operations.
• Must be courteous and work well with others.

Knowledge & Background

• Performs installation, building, testing, calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical components of a variety of production components and plant related equipment. On job training to be provided.
• Ability to use general hand tools and general assembly task not related to electrical.
• Ability to work off-sit when needed.
• Strong background in electrical.
• Work and consult with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
• Ability to handle stairs and lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as micrometers, tape measures, and scales.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment such as digital multimeter, ammeter, loop calibrator, and oscilloscope.
• Ability to read and comprehend assembly prints and industrial electrical schematics.
• Cable-building experience - is a big plus.
• Some experience with troubleshooting PLC and automation systems is a plus.
• Building cables to print (measuring, soldering/crimping, sealing, testing with multimeter).
• Assembling industrial instrumentation according to schematic.
• Testing/replacing 3PH AC and/or DC motors on industrial equipment.
• Occasional testing/replacing instrumentation at customer sites (Field work).

What You’ll Need

• Electrical degree or equivalent experience.
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Limited business travel to customer’s workshops will be required.
• Ability to learn data and modeling programs.
• Self‑motivation to identify, analyze and independently work to find solutions to flow issues is essential.
• Ability to learn and understand critical processes and operations in assigned areas.
• Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage starting after 30 days.
• Paid vacation.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Paid lunches.
• Paid uniforms, internal metatarsal boots and all other PPE.
• Training.
• Tuition reimbursement program and more.

Who We Are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.

www.sms-group.us

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