Electrical Technician I

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and interpret detailed drawings or schematics to mount and connect electrical panel components including switches, pilot lights, surge suppressors, circuit breakers, relays, VFDs, PLC hardware.
• Work with Team Lead, Production Supervisor, and engineering to ensure product quality.
• Work with shipping and receiving to ensure the availability of proper parts; assist in shipping to ensure proper and timely shipping of goods.
• Perform fabrication as needed; perform layout and installation of components on subpanels and enclosures.
• Install and shape conduit using mechanical or hydraulic conduit benders.
• Label and terminate wires or cables to electrical components and terminals.
• Maintain safety practices and procedures.
• Ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• Keep management informed about the reliability of tools and equipment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Working knowledge of drafting, electrical system layout, blueprint reading, and mathematics; working knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in electrical system installation and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems and ability to apply this knowledge to work situations.
• Skilled in operation of many types of production tools and equipment; skilled in reading blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to follow proper methods, procedures, and safety precautions of line work; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Communication Skills
• Mechanical Aptitude

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

We offer a competitive compensation package, 401k, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.

• Medical coverage with both CDHP and PPO plans
• Prescription drug Discount Program
• Employer contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent FSA employee contribution options

• Company contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

• 24/7 Teladoc app access
• Health clinic access
• Company Match 401K (3.0%)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Dental insurance
• Company Paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off (up to 15 days first year)
• Eight (8) Paid Holidays
• Gym Reimbursement for individuals or family

• Development and career advancement opportunities.

Opportunity to make your mark in a highly dynamic and growing work environment where you are empowered to make decisions and share in our company’s success.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Working safely is a condition of employment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Field trips with service personnel may include work environments that vary in different industrial situations.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Working safely is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed mostly in indoor settings. Some outdoor work may be required.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate tools, calculating instruments, computers, and various pieces of office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations.
• Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.
• Ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies.
• Ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines, or productivity quotas.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position, and standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch break. Overtime may be required to keep up with increased customer demands and remain on schedule. All overtime must have prior supervisor approval.