Equipment Support Technician II

Overview

Company Profile:

Electro Rent is a leading global provider of test and technology solutions that enable its customers to accelerate innovation and optimize investments. Electro Rent’s rental, lease, sales, and asset management solutions serve industry-leading innovators in communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, education, and general electronics and have done so since 1965.

Location Profile:

Headquartered in West Hills, California, this company employs people worldwide as the leading Global One-Stop-Shop Solutions Provider of Mission Critical Test and Measurement Equipment and Technology Products.  Electro Rent is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time supplier; delivering the highest value to its customer while continually pursuing strategic, sustainable and profitable growth.

Position Summary:

The Equipment Support Technician II is responsible for shipping (packaging and loading) and receiving (unpacking and unloading) equipment from or to customers, carriers, vendors or other Electro Rent offices. Performs visual quality inspections prior to receiving, stocking or shipping equipment and goods. Performs function tests and software loads. Maintains documentation and system information related to all incoming, stocking and outgoing transactions to ensure proper asset control. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for proper handling, receiving, shipping and stocking of equipment according to Company policies and procedures.
• Enters all incoming, outgoing and stocking transactions into the Company's data base (PERFECT) and maintains associated documentation.
• Performs quality assurance checks, function tests and software loads based on Company standards.
• Verifies proper accessories are received, stored and shipped for all transactions.
• Visually inspects equipment for damage and cleanliness and corrects as directed.
• Ensures equipment is routed as required by type of transaction and product segment.
• May be required to deliver and pick up equipment at the customer's site or be a part of an event work group setting up equipment for exhibitions and trade shows.
• Performs special inventory projects and performs other tasks when required. May help maintain delivery vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, in accordance with business needs and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
• May require a good driving record and insurability under the company's liability insurance.
• Requires good basic data entry skills, PC literacy preferred.
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to work multiple tasks as assigned.
• Ability to perform the required physical elements of the job (listed below).
• Must be able to access, input and retrieve data from Company database.
• Knowledge of data products hardware and operation. 

Experience & Education 

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent knowledge and certification
• One (1) year experience with shipping and receiving process and data base management

ITAR Requirements

Due to possible access to product/s or technology that may be controlled by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. federal export regulations, a successful candidate for this position will be a “U.S. Person” as defined under 22 CFR § 120.15.

Under this definition, a U.S. Person is a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). In other words, this includes a U.S. Citizen or U.S. national, an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an individual admitted to the United States as an asylee or refugee

Physical Requirements

• All positions will require, to some degree, the physical abilities described below to perform the essential functions of the job
• Work the expected hours, consistently arrive at work at the agreed time and follow Company rules and guidelines regarding breaks and meal periods. Full time is typically considered to be 40 hours per week
• Communicate effectively both orally as well as written
• Move around work area, may include climbing ladders or stairs
• Ability to lift 40 pounds of equipment or boxes above the head, alone, or with help lift 150 pounds
• Read documents
• Use computer basic Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge preferred
• Communicate effectively with phone

Electro Rent is the largest, most comprehensive test equipment services provider for market-leading customers around the world. We are focused on delivering outstanding service for customers across a broad range of industries including Aerospace/Defense, Telecommunications, Mobile/Computing, Power & Industrial, Automotive, Medical, Education, New Space, Data Products Rental and more. With 1.1 billion of inventory, immediate shipping to over 100 countries, and a world-class accredited calibration and repair lab, our team of experts solve tough technical and financial challenges related to testing.

Electro Rent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment background investigation that may consist of, but is not limited to, a: pre-employment drug & alcohol screen, criminal background investigation, and documentation required by the Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986 or other applicable regulations. During the background investigation process, a record of conviction or other adverse issues will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from employment. Electro Rent will consider factors such as 1) the length of time that has passed since the offense or adverse issue; 2) age at the time of the offense or adverse issue; 3) the severity and nature of the offense or adverse issue; 4) the relationship of the offense or adverse issue to the position for which you have applied, and 5) evidence of rehabilitation. Additionally, candidates who refuse to submit to a drug and alcohol test or who fail to show up for a drug test within the required time will no longer be considered for employment, and any offer of employment will be rescinded.