SHIFT ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

SHIFT ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN 

Job Description

I. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the production shift through machine repairs using sound troubleshooting methods to restore product flow.

Perform set ups, checks and audits on production equipment (Cameras, Imaje printers, etc.)

Build, repair and modify electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical pneumatic equipment in the following areas: production machinery, laboratory equipment, and new engineering projects having to do with equipment.

II. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

III. EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

Four years of high school or equivalent and a two-year degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience. Applicable skills are acquired by taking additional courses in mechanical and technical (i.e., electrical and electronic subjects and schooling at vendors, manufacturing facilities, etc.)

Must have knowledge of and be able to build electrical and electronic components commonly used in production machines.

Must be able to troubleshoot electrical and electronic components used in production machinery.

Must be willing and able to travel to our customers in order to troubleshoot problems with our machinery if required.

Moderate contacts with others outside the department or outside the Company, calling for normal cooperation.

Frequent requirement of eye-hand coordination, high degree of dexterity is regularly involved. 

Infrequent exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.

Some exposure to hazards that could cause relatively serious illness or injury (i.e., exposure to high voltage)

Three to five years is usually required for a person to acquire the mental and manual skills needed to perform the job.

IV. Work Shift: 12 hour shift, with occasional voluntary or mandatory overtime.

Shift: 4 days on/4 days off rotating days to nights monthly (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am) 

Education/Training Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, 2-4 years of experience in industrial/electrical controls 

PPE: ANSI Z41 approved safety shoes, hearing and eye protection as appropriate for work area, gloves according to work tasks, protective clothing and protective sleeves, occasional hard hat, face shield and goggles, lanyard, safety harness and other PPE as assigned and required.

Tools and Equipment: Various hand, power and pneumatic tools, mobile equipment, transport carts and devices, cleaning supplies, grease gun, aerosol cans, spray bottles, drill press, grinding and vacuum equipment, writing utensils, computer and keyboard mouse, tape measure, Multimeters, Amp meters, soldering tools

Essential Job Functions:  

1. Communicate clearly in English both verbally and written.

2. Wear appropriate required safety gear.

3. Attend work regularly and reliably.

4. Work flexible shifts and overtime as scheduled or directed.

5. Ability to work with a positive attitude in a team environment.

6. Conformance to company performance rules such as work instructions, working standards, policies, etc.

7. Conformance to behavioral rules, expectations, and company policies.

8. Build, repair, modify electrical and or electronics in production machinery and new engineering projects related to equipment.

9. Knowledge of electrical and electronic components commonly used in production machines and an expert knowledge of troubleshooting these components.

10. Recommend minor changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.

11. Operate machine shop tools as necessary to fabricate non-procurable items, and bracketry.

12. Assist in writing operational manuals and procedures relating to the operation and maintenance of company equipment, electronically or electrically.

13. Assist company technical personnel in any other manner agreeable to both parties.

14. Assume back up role of company electrician, when needed, in building and grounds department.

15. Visual attention to detail work. 

16. Demonstrate awareness of and compliance with all pertinent safety policies and procedures. 

17. Maintain a professional, clean and organized work environment.

18. Participate in work related training programs.  

Physical Demand Category: MEDIUM as based on the Dictionary of Occupational Titles 1991 Revised Edition 

Physical Job Demands (per 8 hour work shift):

R = Rarely O = Occasionally (1-33%) F = Frequently (34-66%)

C = Continuously (67-100%)

O - Sitting: On metal stool with footrest, or in cushioned chair with back support and armrests while performing computer data entry, visual inspections and related work tasks.

F - Standing: On level concrete surfaces 

F - Walking: On level concrete surfaces (may need to access areas with a 13” wide clearance)

O - Sitting: Cushioned chairs with or without back support, armrests, footrests

O - Lifting: Various size, shape and weight items, weighing 40# or less in ranges from floor – shoulder level 

O - Carrying: Various size, shape and weight items, weighing 40# or less    

F - Pushing/Pulling: Transport carts and devices on level concrete floors and product/items on overhead crane/hoist with forces of up to 45.5#

O - Reaching: In ranges from floor level to overhead, may be static positions  

O - Neck Flexion: Up to 20 degrees, may be static positions 

O - Neck Rotation: Up to 45 degrees to the right, may be repetitive or static positions

O - Bending/Squatting/Kneeling: May be static positions

O - Climbing: Up and down ladders, step stool, on and off scissor lift and up to 2 flights of stairs 

O - Grasping: Grasp ranges of ½” – 4 ½” widths/diameters, may be repetitive or static positions, may have vibratory component 

F - Pinching: Small tools, parts, wires, hardware knobs, levers, controls, may be repetitive or static positions 

C - Finger Isolation: To operate machine controls, phone, computer mouse and to perform data entry, may be repetitive or static positions

O - Finger Flexion: To operate drill, may be repetitive or static positions, may have vibratory component

O - Laying on Back: To perform work on machinery and equipment, may be static position

V. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: 

Employee assumes responsibility for their own work. He/she is presumed to know the routine work details and performance standards of the job, but refers questionable items to their immediate supervisor. He/she places and arranges their own work schedule, but carries out work within the parameters of the project set forth by immediate supervisor. An average amount of independent and individual action. Duties are diversified and semi-repetitive. Methods and procedures are standardized.

Environmental Conditions: Warehouse production facility or office environment which is climate controlled. Employees may work around moving parts and mobile equipment. Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection if in production area. May have exposure to chemicals (cleaning supplies).    

We have 3 positions available for this role.

CANDIDATE DETAILS

2+ to 5 years experience

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Vocational

Willingness to Travel - Never

SCREENING QUESTIONS

Does the candidate have a 4-year high school degree?

Does the candidate have a 2-year degree in electronic technology?