Repair Technician

Location: Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and test various electronic components and systems including returned materials.
• 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, including product programming, downloading of parameters, inputting and printing data from the Magnetek ERP system, printing shipping papers, and forwarding product and documentation to the distribution department for shipping.
• Prepare repair reports and estimates for repairs, and complete the required paperwork to finalize the repair process.
• Ensure the completion of all required records, paperwork, reports, and documents.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Maintain technical competency and knowledge of current and new products, staying current with industry technology and changes.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Work with departments such as application engineering, research & development, and Quality to resolve product issues.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, including computers, keyboards, calculators, telephones, digital cameras, and photocopiers.
• Proficiency in 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 related 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer, and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning, and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations, and digital power and motion control systems. We focus on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company with nearly 150 years of history.