Electronic Technician

Job Title:                 Electronic Technician

Department:           Maintenance

Salary Level:           Hourly

Reports To:             Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY: The Electronic Technician is responsible for performing work related to the installation, alteration, maintenance and service of all electrical systems and equipment. 

QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Troubleshoot and repair ac/dc motors and associated control schemes
• Must be proficient in all aspects of a programmable logic controller (PLC)
• Diagnose and repair/replace multiple types of sensing devices such as photo-eyes, limit switches, proximity sensors, I/Ps etc. 
• Diagnose electronic problems and replace down to board level circuitry
• Work with high/low voltage systems and components such as 24vdc, 110vac, 208vac and 480vac. 
• Bend and run conduit and wire terminations.
• Assess new equipment electrical needs for installation, plan/advice regarding the scope of work needed. 
• Assess and improve existing equipment performance and efficiencies as needed and where instructed. 
• Read and write electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.
• Use all standard measuring devices. 
• Good technical and critical thinking skills.
• General knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Identify issues that he/she is not able to rectify and communicate them promptly to the Maintenance Manager for assistance.
• Follow all safety, food safety, & GMP rules and regulations.

• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES   None 

WORK INSTRUCTIONS TO POSITION   SOPs are critical to meet customer specifications and maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Operator’s manual available on each line.

WORK SAFETY   Ensures that all tasks and functions of position are performed in a safe manner at all times and that all procedures and requirements are properly followed to accomplish assigned tasks. 

FOOD SAFETY/QUALITY   Responsible for food safety and quality as well as reporting food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority if unable to initiate action. 

BACKUP COVERAGE   In the absence of this position, another qualified Electronic Technician shall cover the absence.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE   HS Diploma or equivalent plus two years of trade school or 4 years electrical and electronics work experience in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to attend all job related training classes to increase job knowledge and improve job performance. This also encourages confidence and sense of accomplishment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS   Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures and customer specifications. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS   Ability to calculate figures and amounts using calculator.

REASONING ABILITY   Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS   Data entry helpful

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS   None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS   As required to attend off site training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visions and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee subject to company rules, regulations and GMP’s.

*NOTE: THE ABOVE IS NOT MEANT NOR SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXCLUSIVE LIST OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*

Employee Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________