Electrical Controls Technician I

About the role

FLANDERS is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician I to join our Evansville team. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble routine/basic control panels
• Read and interpret simple electrical layout drawings and diagrams
• Lay out enclosures, back panels, and components per drawings
• Work with Engineer, Designer, Foreman and/or other technicians to ensure proper placement
• Assemble and mount components to enclosure and back panels after approval
• Print wire labels and engrave panel tags
• Assist with installing and wiring controls per detailed electrical instructions/drawings/schematics
• Perform continuity and simple function test of control panels to verify wiring
• Work with Engineer Designer, Foreman, and/or other technicians to correct issues that arise
• Prepare finished assemblies for shipment including wrapping, packaging, and strapping to skids
• Assist with tests and repairs of drives, contactors, circuit breakers, encoders and tach generators
• Record results
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper safety equipment including eye, ear, and hand protection
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment at all times
• Operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times
• Promote strong company image and maintain positive working relationships at all times including professional behavior with customers (infrequent) and department co-workers (daily basis)
• Provide outstanding customer service at all times
• Perform work according to established company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

• Basic understanding of electrical characteristics of materials and their applications
• Basic understanding of electrical symbols, and electrical components including their uses and applications
• Familiarity of electrical test equipment including DMM's, Hipots, Meggar's, etc.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motor control technology highly preferred
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office software
• Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic to moderately complex written and verbal instructions
• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job related training, operational, and safety procedures
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to standard/routine duties within set company standards
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, hoists, fork lift trucks, and other equipment
• Ability to operate hydraulic shear, chop saw, band saw, drill press, etc.