Electronics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

At Rea Magnet Wire, we don’t just produce magnet wire – we POWER THE WORLD. If you are passionate about the industrial electrical field, have PLC troubleshooting and programming knowledge, and HMI installation and programming knowledge, we encourage you to apply and become part of our innovative team! ⚡️

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Responsibilities :

1. Troubleshoots and repairs electrical / electronic equipment, including programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gauges and test equipment.

2. Repairs electrical and electronic circuits.

3. Troubleshoot industrial motor issues.

4. Troubleshoot industrial automation equipment such as PLC’s, VFD’s, and HMI’s.

5. Work with industrial manufacturing voltages of 480VAC, 120VAC, and 24VDC.

6. Install new electrical circuits, pull wire, rough in conduit.

7. Electrical control cabinet assembly and management of components within cabinets.

8. Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical / electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operations and application of electronic equipment.

9. Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with Rea safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.

10. Advises operators of operations procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical / electronic and mechanical equipment and components.

11. Informs appropriate management and mechanics of potential electrical / mechanical problems and inherent danger involved.

12. Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.

13. Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.

14. Assists maintenance functions as directed.

15. Maintains clean and safe work environment.

16. Assists and trains other maintenance and other technical-level employees.

17. All other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field.
• 3 to 5 years of proven experience in the electrical / electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields.
• 3 years’ computer experience / operation
• Ability to read and understand PLC programming, program and install VFD’s, program and install HMI’s (Allen Bradley Equipment)
• A thorough knowledge of electrical / electronic components and equipment, including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes. Such a multi-meter, megger, temperature probe, strobe tachometer, infrared scanner, amp meter.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work from heights or in an ariel lift.

Competencies :

Pay : starting at $32.00 / hour; new Pay for Qualifications up to $44 / hour with company paid training

Schedule : 12HR 2-2-3 NIGHTS ONLY (7PM-7AM)

Benefits :

Physical Demand and Work Environment :

100 degrees. The environment is well lit; The noise level in the environment is loud due to exposure and use of fork trucks, but employee may be exposed to higher than 85 decibels on occasion, hearing protection is required. Employee may be occasionally required to enter confined spaces.

If you are passionate about the industrial electrical field and have the necessary skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply!