Electrical Technician

** Electrical Technician*
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* Location:

** Elkhart, IN

** Job Type:
** Temp-to-Perm

** Hourly pay:
** 30-45 hour / OT 1.5

** Eligibility Requirements:*
* + Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

+ Must be local to the Elkhart, IN area

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* Position Summary:

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* The Maintenance Technician performs preventive electrical and mechanical maintenance, and restores, repairs, or replaces faulty or inoperative equipment as needed.

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* Essential Functions:

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* + Assemble, evaluate, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and apparatus

+ Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment

+ Construct and fabricate parts using hand tools and specifications

+ Read and interpret electrical and electronic blueprints, diagrams, and schematics

+ Advise management on continued use of unreliable or unsafe equipment

+ Perform and document calibrations on electrical equipment

+ Tune drives on various equipment to optimize performance

+ Participate in weekend on-call rotation for facility coverage

** Safety Responsibilities:*
* + Follow all plant and departmental safety rules

+ Operate all equipment and tools safely

+ Complete non-routine safety evaluations for irregular tasks

+ Take responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment

+ Perform all assigned tasks in a safe and compliant manner

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* Qualifications:

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* Education & Experience:

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* + High school diploma or equivalent required

+ Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology preferred

+ Minimum of 2+ years of experience as an electrical technician

+ Experience operating forklifts (electric and gas), scissor lifts, and JLG aerial equipment preferred

** Skills & Abilities:*
* + Technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, and equipment modification

+ Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

+ Ability to identify equipment issues and perform maintenance independently

+ Effective communication and teamwork skills

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (spreadsheets and databases)

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* Core Competencies:

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* + Strong written and verbal communication

+ Organizational skills and attention to detail

+ Critical thinking and problem-solving ability

+ Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

+ Technical aptitude

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  ()  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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