Electronic Technician I

JOB SUMMARY

Primarily support production through the efficient diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical production equipment  while supporting electrically related preventive maintenance activities of production equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

1. Handle varying degrees of complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic work assignments efficiently to install and debug new equipment, and make modifications to repair production machinery.
2. Must have a basic working knowledge of PLC’s, HMI’s, VFD’s and Servos functions.
   • Allen Bradley experience is a plus.
3. Responsible for startup and shut down functions of all department equipment as dictated by production schedule.
4. Responsible for trouble shooting and fixing electrical control and machine flow problems on production equipment.
5. Able to troubleshoot and repair Ink Coderes, Laser Coders, Temperature controllers, Instrumentation, as well as PLC,HMI, Servos, and basic electrical controls.
6. Must be able install conduit and wire as per NEC requirements.
7. Provide support to parts department in ensuring that spare parts inventory of necessary electronic components is available and make required shop repairs.
8. Communicate process/mechanical abnormalities to Group Leader and Supervisor to facilitate corrections in a timely manner.
9. Maintain open communication with employees ensuring an environment of positive employee relations.    
10. Maintain work area clean and orderly.
11. Responsible for daily turnover communication between shifts with fellow colleagues.  
12. Perform other duties as directed.
13. Must have more than 2 years experience.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be aware of and follow the Environmental Policy and EH&S work instructions/procedures that apply to the job.
• Perform every job safely, for the benefit of self, co-workers, contractors, and for the protection of facilities. This includes the use of required personal protective equipment and use of safety equipment/devices, guarding, as well as safe work practices.
• Immediately report every job related injury or illness, regardless of severity, to a team leader/supervisor.
• Assist in investigating accidents as directed by your supervisor.
• Take necessary actions to correct or stop any unsafe conditions or practices.
• Actively participate in safety meetings and training.
• Review Safety Data Sheet instructions before working with any chemical product.
• Maintain work area in safe condition by ensuring the work area is clean and orderly.
• Must be willing to work in non-temperature controlled environment

QUALITY ASSURANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately and timely complete all Quality checks and properly document.
• Follow all established Quality procedures and instructions.
• Notify supervision for corrective action if and when defects are found and/or parts/processes do not conform to specifications.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Experience:  
  • Minimum of 2  years of experience as an Electronic Technician or equivalent education in the field.
• Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Required to work overtime/alternate schedules as business needs dictate.
  • Must have working knowledge of control systems used in industrial machinery.
  • Able to work from schematics, sketches, written and verbal instructions, and able to efficiently complete assignments in a timely manner under a minimum of supervision.
  • Proficient in utilizing electrical (480V & under)/electronic test equipment for the purposes of debugging and repairing solid state equipment control (digital logic) systems.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Associate Degree in Electro-mechanical, Electronics or similar field or 4 year equivalent Industrial and/or military electronics background.