Electrical Technician

Burr OAK Tool Corporate
Sturgis, MI 49091, USA

Position:
Electrical Technician 2 Salary Grade: 5

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Purpose:

Build and repair electrical panels, systems, and components for industrial machinery and equipment following schematics, blueprints, and electrical code, for departments at Burr Oak Tool. Use a quality mindset and efficient workstyle to ensure products are prepared correctly.

Roles:
Expected behaviors and activities performed to fulfill responsibilities

• Practice and encourage the best safety practices resulting in zero lost time within department.
• Implement and practice effective 5S and participate in regular team 5S audits.
• Set an example of working hard and doing the right things, exhibit energy and positivity.
• Understand and achieve Reasonable Expectations (REs) for current position and responsibilities (excellent productivity and quality) and participate in regular team process audits.
• Engage in clear, courteous, effective, honest, and open communications with team members and others within and outside the department and company.
• Develop and seek positive relationships; actively participate in regular huddles and goal setting.
• Solve issues utilizing problem solving process and prioritizing processes and routines.
• Accountable to follow instruction and established routines and processes to achieve results.

Responsibilities:
Quantifiable metrics to which a person is held accountable

• Correctly and with a quality focus wire electrical panels following schematics and blueprints.
• Understand power supply wiring and conduit for machines following manuals, schematics, and blueprints using hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Accurately and safely connect power supply wires and cables to and between machines and equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctioning components such as transformers, motors, and other electrical assemblies using test equipment, and bring to an effective workable solution.
• Qualified to work with high voltage.
• Familiarity with and ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Advance knowledge of blueprints and schematics with the ability to correctly interpret these to create a finished electrical product.
• Ability to understand machine assemblies and move between assembly electrical areas.
• Arrive at work and position consistently on time; remain present and engaged the entire assigned shift.
• Able to recognize and document patterns in process and problem solving.
• Participate in regular employee reviews including setting and achieving goals.

Essential qualifications and skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven ability to master electrical technician 1 role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to receive forklift license and learn to operate cranes and man-lifts.
• Must have math skills and ability to utilize various measurement tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible.
• Ability to remain calm and determined to attain goals.
• High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Documentation of a current drug screen must be provided prior to start date.

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