Electronic Technician A - $36.64/hour

About the role

Perform repair and maintenance work on electronic control equipment and apparatus as associated with complex machine tools in a fast-paced steel manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance and repair of production or processing equipment and perform advanced troubleshooting.
• Use appropriate test instruments to diagnose and locate the trouble and make needed repairs.
• Works from complicated schematic diagrams, drawings and specifications involving complex circuitry.
• Works closely with and coordinates procedures with engineers and mechanics on the installation or relocation of equipment.
• May replace or modify programmable logic controllers (PLC’s).
• Establish work procedures and issuance of instructions to Electronic Technician “B” or helpers.
• Work with general supervision and may provide training to less experienced maintenance staff.
• Supply own tools as directed by supervision.
• Report labor and job data accurately.
• Maintain quality, safety and efficiency.
• Maintain clean and neat work area.
• Perform other jobs within the department or plant as required by supervision.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Typically requires 2 years of technical training and 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent. Valid driver’s license required when driving between plants or while driving Company vehicle. Complete Company Electronic Technician test.

Work Experience: Demonstration of superior troubleshooting and technical capabilities as an Electronic Technician “B” is required. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is desired. Prior industrial electronics experience is required.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to physically perform essential functions of the job. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Typically requires standing and walking on a regular basis, and sitting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching and handling occasionally. Specific vision requirements include depth perception, color vision and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions: Occasionally exposed to noise, odors, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, drafts, vibration, electricity and heights. Hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes with metatarsal protection are required. May require the handling of hazardous waste.

Skills

• A good command of the English language is required, both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment down to component level.
• Requires use of special testing instruments such as oscilloscopes, voltmeter, and chart recorders to test circuitry and components.
• Specific skills include mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and electronics.
• Broad technical knowledge of electro-mechanical principles and equipment is preferred.
• Ability to apply knowledge/experience to new situations.
• Ability to retain and apply past experiences to current problems.
• Ability to read and use electrical schematics.
• Possess and demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of existing equipment and be able to learn new equipment.