Electronics Technician

Precision Castparts; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Elkhart, IN is seeking an Electrical Technician to support plant operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, repair or replace faulty equipment, and ensure electrical systems meet safety standards.

Responsibilities include assembling, testing and maintaining electrical wiring and apparatuses, reading schematics, calibrating equipment and troubleshooting issues. Weekend on-call rotations and a strong safety mindset are required. Experience with PLCs is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in electrical engineering technology preferred.
• 2+ years experience as an electrical technician.
• Experience operating forklifts (electric and gas), scissor lifts and JLG aerial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, evaluate, test and maintain electrical wiring, equipment and apparatuses.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams and schematics.
• Perform calibrations on electrical equipment.
• Weekend rotation for facility on-call coverage is required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

MS Office basics

Education

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology preferred

Tools

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

JLG aerial equipment

Job description

SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for supporting the plant for all electrical applications. This position completes preventative electrical and mechanical maintenance on equipment; restores, repairs or replaces faulty or inoperative equipment as required.

Essential Functions

• Assembling, evaluating, testing and maintaining electrical wiring, equipment and apparatuses.
• Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment.
• Constructing and fabricating parts, using hand tools and specifications.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams and schematics.
• Advising management on continued use of unsuitable equipment.
• Perform and document all calibrations on electrical equipment.
• Tune drives on various equipment for optimal performance of equipment.
• Weekend rotation for facility on-call coverage is required.
• Safety (take responsibility for and demonstrate safe work practices):
• Adheres to plant and department safety rules.
• Safely operates all equipment and tools.
• Fills out Non-Routine safety evaluations for jobs that are not completed on regular basis.
• Accomplishes all assigned tasks as appropriate.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in electrical engineering technology preferred.
• 2+ year of experience working as an electrical technician
• Previous experience operating forklifts (electric and gas), scissor lifts and JLG aerial equipment

Special Skills

• Technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, etc. for equipment improvements or additions
• Ability to identify problems with systems and equipment and carry out their maintenance
• Excellent problem solving/analysis and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and effective team working skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office; spreadsheets and data basis

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Critical thinker, enthusiastic with a positive approach towards co-workers and work
• Problem solving skills
• Technical aptitude
• High attention to detail

Additional Notes

• The company reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Physical Dimensions

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.

Frequently moves about the production facilities. May require periods of standing on concrete floors kneeling/squatting and lifting of max 35 lbs. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristic described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in the heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently requires the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.