Electronic Tech

Overview

Position Title: Electronic Tech

Location: Atchison, KS

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Plant Engineer

Constructs, maintains, and tests electrical systems, machinery, and components. Conducts preventative maintenance and identifies parts for replacement.

Safety, Sustainability & Quality

• Support a proactive HS&E culture by modelling safe work behavior
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others in the workplace
• Comply with any reasonable instruction, policy and/or procedure
• Promptly report safety and environmental hazards and incidents

• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring and equipment using testing devices
• Effectively use ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical and electronic equipment
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• Work with DC to 480-volt 3-phase electrical systems and check for 13,000 volts and how to disconnect safely
• Carry out preventive maintenance per the schedule and work instructions provided
• Work from ladders, power platforms, and roofs
• Keep work area clean and clear after maintenance is completed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must have Electronic Technician certification or Vocational/Technical college relevant experience (Passing Electronics Test)

Experience:

• 1-2 years in industrial maintenance or similar setting
• Three-phase motors with 220V and 480V or higher voltage
• Experience with 13,000V preferred
• Testing of electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using test devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of the system

Skills and Knowledge:

• Able to read electrical blueprints
• Knowledge of building and safety codes
• Able to read and interpret work instructions and requirements/specifications
• Knowledge of machinery repairs i.e., motors, gear boxes, controls, etc.
• Able to occasionally lift 50 lbs. (Resistor Rack)
• Must be a US person in order to perform inspection to restricted documents including ITAR and Export Control data