Engineering Technician
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Responsibilities and Duties: (*Indicates an Essential Function)* Repairs, installs, and inspects electronic systems and devices as directed through verbal or written directions, diagrams, drawings, or specifications.* Troubleshoots process and/or product issues with emphasis on test area operations. This includes troubleshooting process problems and documenting corrective actions.* Calibrates electronic instrumentation and sensing equipment used to monitor cable manufacturing processes.* Installs and repairs the camera, paging, and speaker systems throughout the facility.* Ensures all database information and reporting is both timely and accurate.* Ability to work with other trades, manufacturing personnel, engineers, and supervisory personnel to develop and implement changes to electronic components and modify operation of process control equipment.* Properly completes maintenance records and calibration records on paper and in a variety of computer systems.* Ability to read and understand maintenance manuals, work instructions, schematics, and blueprints.* Determines material or replacement needs and a logical method for repair; takes appropriate action to meet those needs and makes repairs.* Safely operates various hand and power tools and powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and pallet jacks.* Works as a team player to facilitate the objectives of the Maintenance Department.* Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices and plant safety rules, including Lockout/Tagout and NFPA 70e* Responds to multiple assignments in a timely and efficient manner.* Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required.* Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:* An Associate degree in electronic technology, automation experience preferred.* At least 5 years of experience troubleshooting industrial electronic equipment using scopes, meters, and other types of electronic test equipment. Items to include temperature, pressure, proximity, and level sensors along with rotary encoders.* Ability to use mechanical and electrical measuring equipment (ex. micrometers, calipers, multi-meter, etc.).* Detailed and methodical approach to problem solving.* Experience with electronic instrument calibration programs and using NIST standards for calibrations.* Ability to work with minimal supervision; self-directed.* Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the shift. Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments.* Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.* Must be willing to work any shift as needed, including weekends.* Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.* Computer skills, including familiarization with Microsoft Office is strongly preferred.* Ability to solder and terminate various types of common electrical connectors (J-STD preferred).Physical DemandsAbility to pass a Fit for Duty physical exam. The physical 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:* Wear the proper personal protective equipment for each task, including, but not limited to, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, dust mask, etc* Climb up and down from equipment; climb up and down a ladder and work at heights up to 40'* Maintain proper balance while working at elevated level* Regularly lift and/or move 40 pounds. Anything heavier than 40 pounds requires additional assistance* Ability to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, or handle objects, tools and controls* Ability to stand, walk, crawl, and climb stairs regularly* Ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel or crouch frequently* Ability to talk and/or hear frequently* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus* Ability to work both indoors (regularly) and outdoors (occasionally) in all elements* 5x2 day shift with additional hours as needed.Working EnvironmentThe 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.