Electrical Technician (4PM-2 : 30AM)

Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations. Escalate all unsafe conditions so they can be promptly addressed.

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Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to department supervisor immediately.

Accurately follows work assignments as required by highly variable daily duties :

Mechanical and Electrical assembly of 12, 24 volt, and 480 volt 3 phase electrical components and systems

Material Handling

Standard Housekeeping

Safety and Quality Audits

Assembly includes installation of gauges, switches, displays, lights, panels, motors, wire harnesses and other electrical components onto heavy equipment as required using hand, electrical and pneumatic tools.

Read and interpret complex electrical schematics and drawings, communicating with Engineers as necessary.

Programming of electrical components and machine computers.

Use root cause analysis methodology for daily problem solving and implementing countermeasures to prevent recurrence.

Read and interpret complex electrical schematics and drawings, communicating with Engineers as necessary

Perform direct and indirect labor duties as required by the Supervisor.

Check inventory of assigned task and area daily. Notify department lead or supervisor of potential parts shortages to prevent stock outages.

Abide by the methods and procedures inherent in position as directed by management.

Document build process and ensure correct work sequence is being followed. Periodically audit standard work.

Assist with maintenance on company equipment and vehicles when necessary.

Execute safety and facility improvement projects.

Completes tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.

Job Requirements

Experience and Education

Experience  Minimum of 4+ years of electrical assembly / installation experience

Education High School Diploma or GED

Communication  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.

Technology   General knowledge of MS Outlook, Experienced with Cummins Insite and Parker IQAN

Other Requirements

Experience with complex electrical schematics and drawings

Problem solving skills and understanding of lean techniques (Kaizen, 5S, visual management, standard work.

Knowledge of heavy equipment and assembly processes

Ability to rapidly learn and retain knowledge required to assemble the product with consistent, high-level quality.

Supervisory Responsibility – This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Work hours are Monday thru Thursday, 6 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM. Occasional overtime is required when electrical troubleshooting is needed. Some work on Fridays is required as needed.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment

This position is stationed in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment.  Products are assembled and tested in a progressive fashion on individual product lines.  The product lines are made up of concrete floors, overhead cranes, tools, ladders / work platforms, carts, stand and material racks.  Hand, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical tools are used to assemble machines with a high degree of accuracy.  Machines and materials move throughout the facility floor and occasionally move in / out of the facility through overhead doors.  Most of the assigned tasks are indoors but outdoor tasks are possible. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Electrical Technician position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work overtime beyond 40 hours / week dependent on varying Business needs.

Operate Heavy Equipment, Forklifts, Trucks and Overhead Cranes

Stand and walk on a concrete surface for extended periods (approx. 3 hours / each) throughout a standard work shift.

Ascend and descend work platform stairs to access installations at varying heights. Ascend and descend vertical steps of heavy equipment to access Operator’s cab.

Reach overhead as well as bend, crouch and kneel to floor level to access installations. Work from a laying position on a Mechanic’s creeper. Assume awkward positions for restricted-access installations.

Regularly lift / carry up to 50 lbs. loads from floor level to chest level. Push / pull items exerting loads up to 50 lbs.