Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Work in a fast paced production facility performing semi-routine operational duties, assemblies, and repairs on satellite and other related electronic systems. Produce quality system builds with the highest level of detail in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and basic duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and basic duties.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Follow defined procedures and processes using various hand or power tools and equipment in order to complete assigned tasks.
• Assemble, test and repair satellite head-end and hub electronic systems, components, connections, and part assemblies using detailed assembly drawings.
• Assemble all electronic products and connections required to ensure quality standards by following company procedures.
• Operate and maintain analog, digital, video, audio and data test equipment and systems.
• Complete assigned projects within established timeframes set by management.
• Work on tasks that are somewhat repetitive requiring a high degree of concentration and detail consistently to ensure quality products and customer services.
• Keep current on parts, equipment, tools and different techniques used to complete various types of builds.
• Regular and prompt attendance at work is a primary function and requirement of this position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability – Acceptance of responsibility resulting in anticipation / prevention and problem-solving, which includes identifying problems and issues of varying complexities and finding effective solutions within few guidelines, inside and outside one's job, department or organization.
• Attention to Detail – Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.
• Communication – Actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others; shaping and expressing ideas and information with others using the spoken word, as well as expressing ideas and opinions clearly in properly structured, well organized and grammatically correct reports or documents, utilizing language and terminology that is understandable for the reader.
• Computer Literacy – Effective and efficient use of computers in the working environment.
• Customer Focus – Knowing the internal and external customers' business needs and acting accordingly; anticipating customer needs; giving high priority to service and customer satisfaction.
• Detail Oriented – Pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ethical / Integrity – Demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards; be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Functional Expertise – Acquiring and applying functional knowledge in one's own area of specialty.
• Initiative – Spotting opportunities within your own circle of influence, anticipating on threats and acting on them; self-starting rather than waiting passively until the situation demands action.
• Interpersonal – Get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals; showing consideration for and maintaining good relations with others; acting calmly under stress and strain, and not being hasty or impetuous.
• Organized – Being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Persuasiveness – To present an idea or plan in a way that encourages others to adopt a certain stand.
• Problem Solving – Identify problems and issues of varying complexities and find effective solutions within few guidelines.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy, which includes being at work during your scheduled times, arriving on-time and ready to perform job functions, and demonstrating accuracy with regards to assigned tasks.
• Safety and Security – Supports and complies with safety and security requirements.
• Sociability and Networking – Socializing effortlessly with other people; at ease when approaching others or on social occasions and building relationships.
• Tactful – Show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Teamwork – Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal and contributing to team development and effective team dynamics.
• Time Management – Utilize the available time to organize, follow a systematic method of performing a task and complete work within given deadlines.

Education

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

• Current knowledge of digital satellite television systems and equipment, including telecommunications and internet service connections preferred.
• General understanding of the basic principles of electronics preferred.

Computer Skills

• Computer literate in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• General knowledge of how to use a calculator, scanner, copy machine, fax machine, printer, telephone and various standard office equipment.

Certificates & Licenses

• SBCA – MDU/SMATV Essentials Certification preferred
• SBCA – DirecTV MFH-2 Certification preferred
• Level 1 Certification preferred

Other Requirements

• Proficient in basic mathematical skills such as adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying.
• Primary language used to perform this job is English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Other Physical Requirements

• Work while standing 90% of the time.
• Ability to lift and carry product and equipment 25 lbs or more.
• Dexterity to work with small components.
• Constantly make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Match or detect differences between colors.
• See details at close range.
• Detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Constantly required to work in a warehouse environment where temperatures vary from hot to cold.
• Occasionally exposed to moderate noise levels.
• Occasionally exposed to hazardous equipment.
• Use common protective or safety equipment such as closed toed shoes, glasses, gloves and hearing protection as required.

DISCLOSURE

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.