Electrical Wiring Technician

This position is responsible for wiring machine tools to meet all designed criteria, customer expectation and to uphold our high standard of product quality.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform a somewhat diverse range of operations to install a variety of electrical components and purchased accessories to our machine tool products. Electrical components included are, but not limited to: pendants, conduits, fittings, switches, motors, temporary power connections for testing motors, controls, transformers, generators, lighting, and power circuits
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical prints, assembly work instructions and vendor documentation to ensure proper electrical installation of components and purchased accessories.
• Perform minor electrical tests using a volt-ohm-ampere meter, or other equipment as may be necessary to check voltage, line continuity, or other minor electrical tests. Occasionally perform other electrical tests as directed by supervision.
• Work with the wiring group to establish the best wiring practices to be documented in standard work instructions.
• Comply with standard safety precautions and electrical codes.
• Ability to meet product standard hours
• Comply with business arc flash policies including proper use of PPE.
• Document wiring issues/corrections in a manner that follows company practices to ensure equipment quality.
• Detect and report unusual conditions, code violations, or faulty material to proper supervision.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed to include but not limited to: wire room inventory management and assisting facility maintenance in replacement of fuses, bulbs, cables, wire ETC.
• Proper use of electrical hand tools including but not limited to crimpers, wire strippers, heat guns, etc…
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead, Supervisor or Manager

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 2 - 4 years related experience and/or training.
• Journeyman Electrician a bonus but not required

Skills Required:

• Good understanding of electrical and wiring concepts
• Reading and interrupting electrical schematics
• Ability to verbally communicate technical concerns as it relates to component wiring
• Strong Electrical Safety understanding
• Understanding of various types of electrical power including single phase, three phase, AC and DC circuits.
• Attention to detail and product quality
• ISO 9001 &14001 awareness and compliance