Electronic/Maintenance Technician

Magnetic Technologies Corporation; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Magnetic Technologies is seeking an Electronic Technician to install, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic assemblies. You will handle production support, engineering setups, testing and repair, while following safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong soldering skills, experience with electrical drawings, and the ability to use DVMs, oscilloscopes and PLC logic to diagnose issues and implement fixes.

Qualifications

• Experience using DVM, oscilloscope and PLC logic for electronics troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and create drawings using SolidWorks.
• Advanced electronic theory training from a technical school, military or on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, test and repair electronic assemblies and systems per drawings.
• Troubleshoot to component level and implement corrective actions to completion.
• Design, communicate, estimate and implement electronic circuits and PLC programming.
• Perform LOTO and safety procedures; ensure proper test criteria for machines.
• Inspect work before passing to next operation and keep supervisors informed.

Skills

Soldering skills

Troubleshooting electronics

Read electrical drawings

Education

Associate degree in electronics or related field

Tools

DVM

Oscilloscope

PLC logic

SolidWorks

Hand tools

Job description

Job purpose

The Electronic Technician is responsible for installation, troubleshooting and repairing of mechanical, electrical and electronic assemblies and systems. Work includes production, engineering setups, installations, testing, certification, and repair.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assembles and modifies sub-assemblies, final assemblies and systems per manufacturing drawings and instructions.
• Accountable for all projects through completion including coordination with production, purchasing, engineering and quality as needed.
• Design, communicate, estimate and implement electronic circuits and PLC programming.
• Perform required LOTO for all machine work according to established requirements.
• Tests production machines to ensure proper operation per established test criteria.
• Troubleshoots electronics down to the component level to determine cause and remedy of any malfunction. May conduct detailed experimental testing.
• Performs required repairs, mechanical and electrical to return unit to operational state.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems to determine root cause of issue and recommend/implement a corrective action to completion.
• Sets up and tests units to meet specified requirements.
• Recognizes failures and set up problems, isolates problems and takes appropriate action to resolve them.
• Inspects all work before passing on to the next operation.
• Keeps supervisor apprised of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect production schedules.
• Fills out paperwork completely and accurately as required.
• Provides support to the Maintenance, Operations and Production Supervisors on all production assignments.
• Works in other departments and/or miscellaneous assignments as directed.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand electrical drawings and create drawings utilizing Solid Works
• Experience using DVM, Oscilloscope, PLC logic for various brands, hand tools
• Excellent soldering skills a must
• Advanced training in electronic theory, from a technical trade school, military training, an Associate degree program, or multiple years of on the job training required.
• Ability to

Working conditions

• Stand work week is Monday through Friday, hours to be consistent with business unit; some off hours work expected

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 pounds and be able to physically assist with server moves and equipment relocation
• Occasionally, must be able to climb ladders to install/manage equipment

Arnold Magnetic Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/General Identity/Disability/Veteran