Electronic Tech - LaPorte

Monosol-Llc; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MonoSol, LLC is seeking an Electronics Technician to support safety, quality and production by ensuring continuous operation of machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities include testing faulty equipment, inspecting components, installing repaired equipment, performing preventive maintenance, calibrating instruments and maintaining electronic logs. Ideal candidates hold an AA degree or an approved electronics apprenticeship, with 2+ years in industrial maintenance and strong problem solving.

Qualifications

• AA degree or approved apprenticeship in industrial electronics maintenance.
• 2+ years in electrical/electronics maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Electrical safety knowledge including Arc Flash training.
• Willing to work variable shifts and overtime with occasional emergencies.
• Good written and verbal communication; own basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test equipment and knowledge of electronic systems.
• Inspect components for proper assembly, defects, and secure terminations.
• Install repaired equipment following blueprints and specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance by cleaning, calibrating, and checking equipment.
• Repair or adjust electrical systems and fixtures to specifications.
• Maintain electronic logs of performance, repairs, and calibrations.
• Calibrate instruments and ensure safe operation before production release.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent worker

Good communication

Education

AA Degree in Industrial Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology

Approved apprenticeship in industrial electronics maintenance

Tools

Voltage/current meter

Hand tools

Blueprints/schematics

Job description

Responsibilities of the Electronics Technician include the support of safety, quality, and production standards by ensuring the continuous operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as correct terminations, loose connections or frayed wires.
• Install repaired equipment, power, light, controls, and conduit in the plant, using blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators, process engineers, and other maintenance personnel to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical, electrical, or human errors contributed to the problems so the correct repair may be ascertained.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, calibrating or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
• Repair or adjust industrial equipment (ex. load cells, thermal couplers, or PID loop controls) to ensure that systems function properly to the company’s specifications.
• Maintain equipment electronic logs that record performance problems, repairs, or calibrations.
• Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to company’s specifications.
• Select appropriate materials and operates equipment to complete work, including electrical hand tools and voltage or ampere measuring devices.
• Repairs, maintains, and installs minor and major electrical systems and fixtures.
• Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
• Tests electrical equipment for safety before releasing to production control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• AA Degree in Industrial Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology or an approved apprenticeship in industrial electronics maintenance.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical or electronics maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities, with good troubleshooting abilities and root cause failure analysis ability.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Electrical Safety knowledge including Arch Flash safety Training.
• Flexibility to work around production’s schedules, including variable shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime with occasional emergency call ins when required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Own tools (e.g. hand tools, voltage or current meter).

Closing

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. MonoSol, LLC reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

Disclaimer

As part of MonoSol, LLC’s employment process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a physical, drug / alcohol test and background check prior to employment commencing. MonoSol, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

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