Summary
Under the direction of the Shop Manager, the Systems Technician uses schematics/CAD drawing to assemble, install, debug and troubleshoot various types of industrial equipment. Using different electrical, pneumatic and mechanical hand tools is necessary to complete day-to-day tasks. The Systems Technician should have working knowledge of machine construction and operation, electrical schematics, and electrical components.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Work both independently and as part of a project team.
- Comply with all quality and safety regulations.
- Must have own set of tools
- Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed
- Travel is required
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Electrical
- Organize and maintain electrical schematics, shop materials, job inventory and tools to ensure that the panel shop portrays a professional image.
- Wire electrical sub-panels from schematics and customer specifications.
- Modify enclosures as required to fit components.
- Operate a variety of labeling devices and machines.
- Install cord grips, hardware, the flexible and rigid conduit to interconnect enclosures.
- Understands the build process and how to make mechanical or electrical changes.
- Proficient with industry electrical code, NEC, ANSI, NFPA, and OSHA.
Mechanical
- Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals and plan assembly or building operations.
- Understands the build process and how to make mechanical or electrical changes.
- Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists or lifts
- Lay out drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
- Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as drills, grinders, saws, hammer drills, etc.
- Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics
- Measure and layout floor plans for systems using mathematics as needed
- Verify conformance of parts using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
Education and/or Experience
- Minimum of an Associate’s degree (AA) or three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Read and understand complex mechanical CAD drawings
Diversity Statement
Our people are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.
We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
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