Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician
By applying electrical theory and related knowledge, assists engineers in the design, evaluation and repair of electrical equipment.
Job Duties
• Provide basic technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during and after construction
• Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments
• Collaborate with engineers and other personnel to identify, define and solve developmental problems
• Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems
• Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units
• Install, repair, modify and upgrade industrial control systems; control systems may be relay controlled, microprocess based on PLC logic (i.e., PLC programming and troubleshooting)
• Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations
• Prepare project cost and work-time estimates when needed
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
Experience and Education
• Perform work under direct supervision
• Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
• Typically require accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 0 to 2 years of experience
Competencies/ Skills
• Ability to interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Technical expertise
• Design expertise
• Intermediate mathematical skills