Electrician

Ascent Aerospace, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

PTO

Job summary

Ascent Aerospace, LLC in Michigan seeks an Electrical Technician responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical wiring in automated systems. This role requires reading blueprints and ensuring compliance with electrical codes.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of electrical experience. Benefits include medical, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as a 401k match.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of electrical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, UL 508, IEC, and CE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM’s and repairs on industrial machinery.
• Connect power supply wires and run pneumatic lines.
• Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and perform troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Troubleshooting

Blueprint interpretation

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in Electrical or related field

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The individual will perform electrical wiring of automated systems to include installations, troubleshooting and repairs. May have all or partial responsibility for electrical and/or pneumatic systems on large integration programs. The major responsibilities include wiring of panels to the automated machinery, including end-devices on motion platforms. This also includes powering and troubleshooting the electrical panels, wiring the process heads, and wiring the fastener feeder systems to the main control panel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform PM’s and repair electrical systems of industrial machinery.
• Follow electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications.
• Read and correctly interpret blueprints/schematics and wiring diagrams (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Run pneumatic lines to valves and cylinders.
• Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and repair/replace.
• Ensure the safety of the electrical systems.
• Repair or replace wires, cables or other fixtures/equipment using hand tools.
• Perform troubleshooting; start up and debug of machinery.
• Required to travel to customer facilities for machine installations and service.
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• At least 2 years electrical experience.
• Associates degree in Electrical or related field preferred.
• Must be able to read blueprints (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Maintain current knowledge of new and existing products, applications, and standards. Specifically, NFPA, NEC, UL 508, IEC and CE as they relate to control panel design and build.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in Electrical or related field preferred.
• Ability to organize and maintain effective inventory.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Position will require out-of-the-area and overnight travel. Travel can be up to 30% of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
• The employee may be exposed to noise and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals.
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
• May be required to work from elevated platforms and ladders.
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understanding that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• May be required to obtain certification to operate lift trucks, man lifts, and overhead crane equipment.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').

EEO STATEMENT

Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.