Electronics Maintenance Technician I (5W950)

Akima, LLC; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in the United States is seeking an Electronics Technician Maintenance I responsible for basic electronic maintenance, component replacement, wiring, and test readings using meters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.

Under supervision, you will inspect, repair, and calibrate equipment, read blueprints, work from schematics, and may assist higher-grade technicians. A forklift license may be obtained on request; outdoor work possible.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of proven experience in electrical/electronics field
• General experience as an electronics technician
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening
• Ability to receive Secret clearance
• High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Works under close supervision with guidance from supervisor or higher-level technician.
• Performs installation, overhaul, maintenance and repair tasks on various electronic devices and subassemblies.
• Inspects, disassembles, repairs and reassembles electronic equipment and boards.
• Replaces defective components such as resistors, transformers, capacitors, semiconductors, diodes, broken wires.
• Performs operational tests and adjustments prior to release of equipment.
• Uses common test equipment like voltmeters, oscilloscopes, multimeters, continuity testers, tube testers.
• Performs certified soldering per current military specifications.
• Reads wiring diagrams, blueprints, and sketches.
• May assist higher grade mechanics in calibration and alignment.
• Reads basic electronic theory and understands electronic elements like AC/DC and signals.
• Reads and uses blueprints, schematics, tools and test devices.
• Learns repair and test procedures for more complex equipment.
• Forklift license may be obtained upon request.
• Work may be outdoors in various conditions.

Skills

Electrical theory

Test equipment handling

Blueprints & schematics reading

Maintenance tasks

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Electronics Technician Maintenance I applies basic technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks following detailed instructions, performs such tasks as replacing components, wiring circuits, repairing simple electronic equipment; and taking test readings using common instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, and oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities

• Works under close supervision receiving technical guidance from supervisor or higher-level technician.
• Works is checked frequently for accuracy.
• Performs installation, overhaul, maintenance and repair tasks on various electronic devices including assemblies and subassemblies used in integrated electronic system(s).
• Inspects, disassembles, repairs and reassembles electronic equipment such as amplifiers, chassis slides; circuit boards, switches, radar transmitter/receivers and other items and equipment of similar complexity.
• Replaces defective components such as resistors, transformers, capacitors semi-conductors, diodes, broken wires and various functional components.
• Visually inspects repaired items for appearance, etc, and performs operational tests and adjustments prior to release of equipment.
• Utilizes various types of common test equipment, e.g., voltmeters, oscilloscopes, multimeters, continuity testers, and tube testers.
• Performs certified soldering in accordance with current military specifications.
• Works from wiring diagrams, blueprints, and sketches.
• May assist higher grade mechanics engaged in calibration and alignment of equipment.
• Work requires a knowledge of basic electronic theory and familiarity of operating electronic elements such as alternating and direct current, signal behavior, etc.
• Requires skill in reading, interpreting, and using blueprints, schematics, trade tools and regular or special electronic test equipment such as multimeters, fluke meter, oscilloscope, etc.
• Requires the ability to independently perform assignments on routine work which is uncomplicated in design and for which procedures and technical information is available.
• Additionally requires the ability to learn the repair and test procedures on more complex equipment.
• This position will obtain a Forklift license upon request.
• Work may be performed outdoors in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1-3 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics field.
• Must have general experience as an electronics technician
• Must have the ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening
• Ability to receive Secret clearance.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Job ID

2026-24646

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.