Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Electrical / Controls Technician is part of the Engineering Resources Team for the Flush Door Division of VT Industries. Primary responsibilities will be focused on the Holstein Site with project or resource support for the other facilities as needed.
Essential Job Functions :
- Build, modify, or develop controls, integration, and electrical portions of manufacturing equipment.
- Provide schematics / documentation of electrical control systems utilizing AutoCAD Electrical.
- Use electrical schematics to perform electrical system troubleshooting.
- Participate in daily production team meetings
- Discuss machine operation variations with managers or maintenance team members to diagnose problems or machine repair.
- Read shop orders and maintain records of completed orders
- Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times
- Operate a forklift and maintain a forklift license
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation; complete 5S checklist
- Work individually or with team members as assigned, maintaining a positive work environment
- other duties as assigned
Position requirements
Professional Characteristics
Accepts responsibility, hold himself / herself accountable for performanceSelf-starter, who takes initiative and possesses a strong work ethicHigh aptitude in learning new technology, systems, processes, etc.Strong written and oral communication skills with team members and vendorsTeam player throughout the organizationHigh level of integrity, sincerity, and honestyQualifications
Associate's degree in Control or related field of study preferred; 4 years of equivalent to work experience will be considered.Ability to work well with others.Be a leader in safe work habits and practices.Follow all safety guidelines and policies.All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.This position is also open to entry level applicants that have an interest in Industrial Automation, Engineering, or electrical Interests.Physical Requirements
Tolerance for sitting long periods of timePossess finger dexterity to write, type and use a calculatorMaintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminalAbility to speak and hear, and walk through facilitiesStooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms requiredAbility to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job dutiesAbility to climb up or down ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands and armsMaintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.Ability to bend downward and forward by bending spine at the waist