Electrician Instrument Technician

Harcros Chemicals is an employee-owned chemical manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with over a century of industry experience. With operations across North America and a nationwide distribution network, we deliver reliable, high-quality chemical solutions to customers worldwide across industries including water treatment, agriculture, oil and gas, personal care, and more. Safety, sustainability, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install new electronic equipment and systems and assemble components using hand tools

• Perform routine maintenance and diagnose and repair electronic systems and equipment. This includes replacing parts and aligning components

• Troubleshoot complex electronic issues by analyzing symptoms and identifying problems

• Test existing equipment to identify problems, calibrate sensors, and ensure systems meet quality standards

• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints. Maintain logs of equipment performance, document system changes, and generate reports on work performed

•  Work with engineers and other technicians and may provide technical assistance to customers or other departments. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required;

• Degree in Electronics Tech preferred, OR 2 years work experience industrial electronics

• Strong understanding of electronic theory, components, and systems. 

• Proficiency hand tools and soldering irons to work on small circuitry

• Ability to use a variety of test equipment, such as amp meters and multimeters

• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues

• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and supervisors

• Skilled in reading and understanding technical documentation, blueprints, and schematics
   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Frequent exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

BENEFITS:

Harcros Chemicals is 100% employee-owned, meaning you share in the company's success through our ESOP. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) with match, disability and life insurance, parental leave, and more.

Harcros Chemicals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.