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Description
Position Summary
Candidate must be able to interpret electrical engineering documents (i.e. drawings, bills of material and assembly diagrams and instructions) to construct electrical panels and control systems for various types of furnaces that Retech manufactures. The Electrical Technician must be proficient with devices and components ranging from VFDs, PLCs, HMI, servo drives, motors, industrial control devices, and various conduit and cable tray systems. The Electrical Technician will typically perform all electrical construction and assembly tasks for our products. Additionally the Electrical Technician will assist with testing and check out, as well as equipment start-up assistance. Candidate will also handle electrical maintenance and troubleshooting tasks for facility manufacturing equipment.
Job Responsibilities
/ Build, modify and update Retech industrial control and power systems.
/ Fabricate, and install various types of wire, cable, conduit, and cable tray systems.
/ Perform equipment testing and checkout activities at the factory and/or at the end user’s installation site.
/ Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
/ Familiar with the tools and equipment of the electrical trade.
/ Familiar with installation of process control instrumentation used in the measurement of vacuum, pressure, temperature, and flow.
/ Familiar with electrical soldering for shielded cable assemblies.
/ Adhere to the codes and principles of NFPA 79, UL508A and the NEC.
/ Familiar with the use of standard meters and test equipment.
/ Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle tasks outside the electrical trade.
/ Knowledge of manufacturing software and Word Processing software.
Education and Experience:
/ Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or minimum two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
/ A minimum of three years in a similar role is preferred.
Personal Skills/Attributes required for the Position:
/ Versatile and willing to help the manufacturing team while also putting safety as a top priority.
/ Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers.
/ Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail.
/ Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
/ Detail-orientated with ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
/ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands:
/ The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear and talk.
/ The employee is frequently required to use hands.
/ The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
/ The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear.
/ The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
/ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
/ Approximate total travel requirement is up to 10%
/ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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