Electronic Technician

Divergent Acquisitions.; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Carrollton, Georgia seeks an Electronic Technician to enhance machine reliability through comprehensive maintenance. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, preferably a technical degree, and demonstrate a strong electronic background with skills in reading precision measuring devices and handling test equipment. The role requires participation in process improvement efforts, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and supporting production machinery maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of the nature of electricity and circuit analysis.
• Familiarity with electrical maintenance and troubleshooting practices.
• Ability to perform motor control fundamentals and work with programmable logic controllers.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations by maintaining electronic equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance on production machinery.
• Participate in process improvement and problem-solving teams.

Skills

Strong electronic background

Ability to read and interpret precision measuring devices

Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters/oscilloscopes

Understanding of electrical safety

Basic industrial math skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

As an Electronic Technician, you will support our manufacturing operations by providing a full range of electronic equipment maintenance with focus on reliability. Ensure sustainable operation of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, conveyor systems, and other production machinery. The Electronic Technician will also be a key member of process improvement and problem-solving teams.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

High school graduate or equivalent is required, approved apprenticeship, Technical degree preferred.

Strong electronic background

Understand manufacturing processes and manufacturing equipment.

Must be familiar with normal test equipment such as multimeters/oscilloscopes.

Ability to read and interpret precision measuring devices.

Must be capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Electrical Safety for the Trades

Basic Industrial Math

Addition and Subtraction

Multiplication and Division

Fractions, Percents, Proportions, and Angles

Metric System

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Nature of Electricity
• Circuit Analysis and Ohm's Law
• Capacitors and Inductors
• Magnetism and Electromagnetism
• Conductors, Insulators, and Batteries
• DC Motors and Generator Theory
• Alternating Current
• Inductors in AC Circuits
• Capacitors in AC Circuits
• Transformers
• Electrical Energy Distribution
• Rectification and Basic Electronic Devices
• Electronics Workbench Lab Manual for AC Principles (Block A22)
• Troubleshooting with Volt-Ohm-Milliamp Meters (VOMs)
• Using Basic Oscilloscopes
• Multimeters
• Working with Multimeters
• Electrical Equipment (Block A24)
• Conductors and Insulators in Industry
• Working with Conduit & Electrical Boxes
• Industrial Panels, and Raceways
• Plugs, Receptacles and Lamp holders.
• Industrial Relays, Contractors, and Solenoids
• Reading Electrical Schematic Diagrams, Electrical Blueprint Reading
• Electrical Heating
• Electrical Grounding
• Electrical Wiring Practices, National Electrical Code
• Basic Semiconductor Components: Transistors
• Switching Devices , Electronic Sensors

MOTORS, CONTROLLERS, AND TROUBLESHOOTING

• Motor Control Fundamentals (for Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Industrial Motor Control for Programmable Logic Controllers
• Industrial Motor Applications

QUALITY

Maintain an attitude of learning to stay current with maintenance procedures and equipment.

Complete an annual Maintenance Skills Assessment and perform assigned training activities based on assessment results.

SAFETY

Report all accidents, incidents, injuries and unsafe acts or conditions, immediately to the supervisor.

Must follow prescribed safety procedures to prevent injury and maintain safe equipment and conditions in entire plant.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Ability to meet the physical requirements of working safely in an industrial maintenance environment.

Follow all company environmental rules/procedures and handle all materials in a manner designed to minimize environmental impact.