Electronics Technician

LS Cable & System U S A Inc; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Cable & System U S A Inc in North Carolina is seeking an Electronic Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and install production and support equipment.

You will work with electrical/electronic components, motors, drives, read engineering drawings, and perform preventive maintenance. The role requires a high school diploma and a technical degree preferred.

On-site responsibilities include documenting work, using SAP/CMMS, and collaborating with Engineering and Maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical degree preferred in electronics/robotics/technology.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install production equipment.
• Repair electrical/electronic components and motors; perform preventive maintenance.
• Design, fabricate or install parts as requested by Engineering or Supervisors.
• Document work orders, time sheets, and safety/cost-reduction proposals.
• Operate SAP/CMMS and maintain housekeeping and safety standards.

Skills

Math skills

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate of Science in electronics or related technical field

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Overview

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: This position is for troubleshooting, repair, and installation of production and support equipment. Responsibilities include handling general repair work and maintenance on electrical/electronic components, motors, motor drives, and related hardware; assisting with the assembly and installation of new equipment; using various hand and power tools; and performing routine preventive maintenance and servicing of electronic equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair production and spare equipment when failures are electrical or electronic in nature. Includes minor soldering, alignment, grinding, disassembly and reassembly of equipment of various sizes. Help troubleshoot equipment by observing operation from an electronic perspective.
• Design, fabricate, assemble and install parts, fixtures or entire assemblies as requested by Engineering or Department managers.
• Initiate necessary parts requests for required electronic supplies to complete repairs or installations.
• Inspect and calibrate various pieces of production equipment.
• Document drawings, layouts, time sheets, work orders, and safety or cost-reduction proposals.
• Perform other duties as directed by the General Maintenance Supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment as an Electronic Technician.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2-year technical degree (Associate of Science) in electronics, robotics, general technology or related technical field preferred.
• Broad maintenance knowledge in mechanical, electrical, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Able to read and interpret gauges as well as read and modify complex engineering documents and drawings.
• Able to learn and understand technical aspects of PLC platforms and software, motor control and drive packages, hydraulic/pneumatic technologies, and safety and equipment control devices.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Read, write, perform mathematical calculations, understand verbal or written instructions, provide information to others, work scheduled or unscheduled overtime if requested, maintain good attendance and punctuality, follow all safety rules and maintain housekeeping in the area of responsibility, work well with others, and distinguish colors correctly.
• This role requires significant standing and walking during the workday; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting of up to 100 lbs may be necessary.

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements

• On-the-job training with company systems – SAP, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Scope of Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s). Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested by authorized personnel.

A review of this position has excluded marginal functions incidental to the performance of fundamental duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to health or safety.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.