Electro-Mechanical Technician I
About the role
Electric/Electronics Technician I works in the manufacturing and repair areas performing a variety of technical duties. Processes include the use of computers, soldering irons, diagnostic test equipment to repair electronic devices. The Technician I uses hand tools and test equipment to build or repair electrical products. The Technician I is responsible for output of assigned requirements to meet the needs of the production environment. Along with the use of manuals, schematics, and/or written work instructions, Technician I workers repair breath alcohol ignition interlock devices (IID). The work includes light troubleshooting of field returned devices. Technician I work is usually done individually or in a team structure and Technician I workers must be able to work well with others as well as be comfortable in a production environment. Technicians report to a Production Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Modify electrical or electronic equipment or products for repair / diagnostic purposes
- Light troubleshooting of failures in IID’s (circuit adjustments, recognition/replacement of defective components)
- Read manufacturing outlines for electronic products
- Read and understand schematics
- Read and understand specifications
- Use hand and power tools
- Use precision measuring tools and precision diagnostic equipment
- Ensure high standards of quality are achieved and maintained on all product types that they are cross trained on
- Ensure data collection accuracy for data analysis
- Follow instruction from Supervisors
- Make appropriate judgement calls when deciding the correct course of action during troubleshooting operations
- Work occasional overtime as determined by production scheduling
Skills
- Proficiency in SMT as well as Through-Hole soldering
- Ability to work on multiple device types without assistance (cross training)
- Color Vision (needed to see colored LED’s and wires)
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience soldering circuit boards
- Hand soldering experience
Qualifications
- Associates Degree or Equivalent in Electronic Course Track – preferred
- 2-5 years’ experience in Electronic Troubleshooting – preferred
- Fundamental computer skills for diagnostic testing – preferred
- IPC A-610 Class I Certification – preferred
- Ability to work with moderate supervision – preferred
Physical Requirements
- Sitting/Standing/Walking: Frequently 75-100%
- Lifting floor to waist: Frequently 75-100%
- Fine Motor Movements: Frequently 75-100%
- Hearing: Frequently 75-100%
- Depth Perception: Frequently 75-100%
- Color Vision: Frequently 75-100%