Repair Technician

Columbus McKinnon; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon is seeking a Repair Technician to test, troubleshoot and repair electronic components and systems in accordance with company policies and procedures.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics or equivalent, 3–5 years of repair experience, and hands-on expertise with low-voltage power electronics up to 120 volts. You will use the Magnetek ERP system for documentation and prepare repair reports and estimates, ensuring all records and paperwork are complete.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in electronics or two years of college in electronics coursework with 3–5 years of repair experience.
• Experience repairing and testing electronic components and systems.
• Ability to solder and desolder components from PCBs and SMT components.
• Ability to read schematics and technical specifications.
• Proficient with ERP systems and documenting repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and test electronic components and systems, including returned materials.
• Work on low voltage power electronics up to 120 volts.
• Use Magnetek ERP to locate documentation and processes to complete repairs.
• Prepare repair reports and estimates and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain records and complete all required documents and reports.
• Follow safety rules and keep the work area clean.

Skills

Electronic test equipment

Soldering

Reading schematics

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Two years electronics coursework

Tools

Magnetek ERP system

Job description

Job Summary/Overview

The Repair Technician tests, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic components and systems, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and test various electronic components and systems including returned materials.
• Ability to work on Low Voltage power electronics and components up to 120 volts.
• Navigate the Magnetek ERP system to locate the appropriate documentation and processes to complete the repair activity
• Process, test, prepare for shipment, as required or if needed, to include any or all of the following; product programming; downloading of parameters; inputting and printing data from the Magnetek ERP system Manage 2000.; printing shipping papers, forwarding product and documentation to the distribution department for shipping.
• Navigate the Magnetek ERP system to locate the appropriate documentation and processes to complete the repair activity.
• Prepare repair reports and estimates for repairs, and complete the required paperwork to complete the repair process.
• Ensure the completion of all required records, paperwork, reports, documents, etc.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Maintain technical competency, technical knowledge of current and new products, and remain current in technology and changes in the industry.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and the job-related software, a keyboard, calculator, telephone, digital camera, photocopier, etc.
• Requires proficiency utilizing and operating various electronic testing equipment and meters.
• Ability to solder and remove whole components from printed circuit boards and SMT components.
• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and technical specifications, as it pertains to products.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, drawings, electrical schematics, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Work with departments on resolving product issues as needed, the departments include application engineering, research & development and Quality.

Required Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in electronics; or two years of college in related electronics coursework and three to five years of repair/service-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.