Electrical Technician I

Peninsula Iron Works; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Iron Works in Blair, Nebraska is seeking an Electrical Technician to support Astec manufacturing electrical department with minimal supervision. You will assemble, evaluate, troubleshoot and correct deficiencies to meet product specifications, and perform live tests and de-energize equipment when needed.

Candidates should have 4–7 years in manufacturing, be detail oriented, able to read electrical blueprints, and work cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4–7 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Detail oriented with good workmanship and ability to follow directions.
• Demonstrated cross-functional teamwork experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and troubleshooting mindset.
• Willingness to learn and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate processes in manufacturing electrical department including panel room and industrial manufacturing.
• Test and troubleshoot heaters to ensure equipment is ready before shipping.
• Implement corrective actions and re-test to verify success.
• Communicate recommendations to electrical engineering for process improvement.
• Monitor quality issues and prevent shipment of nonconforming equipment.
• Adhere to company safety rules and procedures at all times.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Teamwork

Read blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Electrical Technician must be capable of performing all tasks in Astec manufacturing electrical department with little to no supervision. Must be able to assemble, evaluate, troubleshoot and correct deficiencies to make certain product specifications are met. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. This level of electrician will deal with live energized equipment and be trained and capable of performing all required tests and if necessary de-energize equipment to meet safe standards before proceeding.

Key Deliverables

• Assemble, evaluate, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.
• Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Read and interpret electrical and electrical circuit blueprints and diagrams.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a regular schedule.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Astec processes in all aspects of the manufacturing electrical department including panel room, construction manufacturing and industrial manufacturing as warranted by workload demands and scheduling needs.
• Test and troubleshoot heaters to ensure equipment is ready before shipping to customer site
• Correct and re-test to verify corrective action was successful
• Communicate with electrical engineering recommendations to correct or improve processes
• Monitor quality issues that warrant concern and encourage postponement of equipment from being shipped
• Achieve quality results as it relates to the Company’s vision and mission
• Promote and educate others on Astec’s core values
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules at all times

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 4-7 years working in manufacturing in order to understand equipment and process procedures
• Must be detail oriented, good workmanship while taking and following direction with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrated track record of working cross-functionally and as a team necessary.
• Strong problem-solving skills desired.
• Recognition that at every level growing experience in troubleshooting is essential to evaluate and correct concerns before testing.

You Should Be Proficient In

• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Mechanical Assembly Skills