Electronic Technician

Summary Description

This position applies electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, electrical and mechanical testing procedures, engineering mathematics and related layout, build, test, troubleshoot and repair skills to maximize the run time of production equipment in the manufacturing facility.

Essential Duties

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs all work in a safe manner.
2. Detects hazards, problems, and the need for service, repair and/or replacement of electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maximize run time of production equipment.
3. Discusses improvement ideas with the engineering, maintenance team, and outside vendors on project work.
4. Ownership and tracking of electrical based projects based on priority within the organization.
5. Diagnose and service drives and program drives (both AC and DC).
6. Supports as primary electronic and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technician for production.
7. Understands PLC programs and all associated equipment; uses ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with a laptop.
8. Performs work with appropriate electrical and mechanical tools as needed.
9. Uses manufacturing experience to improve electrical systems plant wide.
10. Repairs motor control, solid state and heating circuits as needed.
11. Performs mechanical and electrical project work as needed.
12. Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains fire systems, lighting, utilities, HVAC, and related equipment as needed.
13. Operates forklifts and other powered industrial equipment safely.
14. Accepts direction from Production leadership for immediate production needs.

Education and/or Experience:  High School Diploma or equivalent is required.  Must have at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance with significant electrical experience; electrical qualification or industrial electronics education or certification strongly desired.

Must have:

• Experience with business computer applications (Microsoft Office). SAP or similar software experience preferred.
• Knowledge of production and safety policies and procedures, including lock-out/tag-out.
• Strong background using electrical diagnostic equipment, power tools, shop equipment, forklifts, aerial lifts and hand tools.
• Strong communication skills with production and senior management.

Must be able to:

• Demonstrate troubleshooting and problem solving ability.
• Work in a team based environment.
• Assists shift maintenance as needed in both electrical and mechanical roles.
• Work shift schedule, including overtime; fill in as shift maintenance, and may be assigned to other shifts as needed. Shift schedule may include late nights and weekends, both in plant and telephone support.
• Follow directions and get along well with others.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to communicate orally and written in English.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures by using basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide). 

Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Competencies – Individual Contributor 

Adaptability 

Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Adaptability supports our business driver of Driving Efficiency. 

Customer Orientation 

Placing the appropriate priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs. Customer Orientation supports our business driver of Increasing Financial Performance. 

Decision Making 

Identifying and understanding challenges and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosi