Electronics Technician I

Rndautomation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Milwaukee is seeking a skilled professional to build electrical control panels and wiring. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience, a technical certificate is preferred, and must be familiar with hand tools. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Education required.
• Technical Certificate in Electrical Controls is desired.
• 2+ years experience in control panel building and wiring.
• Understanding of electrical currents is necessary.
• Experience with hand tools required.

Responsibilities

• Wire and build electrical control panels.
• Read and interpret schematics and specifications.
• Drill or tap holes to mount control units.
• Install various electronic components.
• Complete point-to-point wiring.

Skills

Electrical control panel assembly

Reading schematics and diagrams

Hand tool usage

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Education

Technical Certificate in Electrical Controls

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

• Travel Required : No

Description

• Wire and build electrical control panels, junction boxes and subassemblies per customer requirement.
• Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, bills of material.
• Drill or tap holes to mount control units or to provide openings for components, wiring, or instruments.
• Utilize a variety of small hand tools such as wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.
• Complete point-to-point wiring, and install a wide variety of electronic components including PLCs, relays, lights, switches, etc.
• Red-line documentation as necessary to initiate ECOs through Engineering.
• Perform operations such as deburring, grinding & sawing. Operate hand pallet jacks to move material within plant.
• Install finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a High School Education.
• Technical Certificate in Electrical Controls is desired
• 2+ years’ experience in control panel building, wiring, reading schematics and electrical diagrams. An understanding of electrical currents.
• Highly motivated, detail oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Mechanical installation and electrical wiring for control panels and desks.
• Experience using hand tools to drill, tap, and assemble electrical panel is a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product up to 30 pounds. Frequent use of hand tools. Long periods of standing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, safety shoes, and hardhats. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety shoes are always required throughout the manufacturing plant. Certifications as necessary based on function; lock out/tag out, fork truck certification. Other personal protective equipment as required for drilling, tapping, deburring, cutting, testing, lifting, and moving equipment.

Travel Required

No .

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