Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician IIndustry: Manufacturing & ProductionJob Category: Engineering - ElectricalThe hourly rate for this position is $26.50 per hour.The shift hours are Friday-Sunday (7am -7pm).Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.What you'll do:The company's Power Distribution and Control Assemblies is currently seeking an Electrical Technician I to join our team. This position is based at our Arden, NC facility. The Electrical Technician I position is a key role in the final inspection and functional testing of company products. As an Electrical Technician I you will create a test plan, electronically / electrically test, and inspect electrical components and connections in various applications; (structures, units, panels, panelboards, component parts, controls, and assemblies) in order to verify correct product function. At times you will need to perform troubleshooting and complete, or document needed repairs prior to shipping. The ability to follow diagrams, schematics, and various work instructions in line with engineered specifications, including test and working procedures will allow you to be productive in this role.In this role, you will:Follow verbal and written instructions, drawings, and specifications to set up, inspect, and test equipment.Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence testing; inspect assemblies, panels, and components for quality and functionality.Troubleshoot test failures, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering, Quality, and supervision.Verify customer orders for completeness and support customer inspectors during testing and inspection activities.Recommend and support improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, testing procedures, and ensure required changes and repairs are completed.Maintain test equipment, calibration status, records, and reports.Comply with all safety, PPE, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:Requires a high school diploma /GED from an accredited institution.Minimum 2 years' work experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution.Previous experience in troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.Able to read and interpret electrical schematics.Our company will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that the company will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.Preferred Qualifications:Associate's degree in electrical/Electronic Technology/Engineering / Electromechanical / Mechatronics or related field1 year of reading and interpreting schematicsPrevious experience working with open and energized electrical equipment in a testing environmentWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Our company believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Our company provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.Security Clearance Required: NoVisa Candidate Considered: NoBase Salary - USD $55,120 to $65,000Full-timeBenefits - FullRelocation Assistance Available - NoCommission Compensation - NoBonus Eligible - NoOvertime Eligible - NoInterview Travel Reimbursed - No2+ to 5 years experienceSeniority Level - EntryManagement Experience Required - NoMinimum Education - High School Diploma or EquivalentWillingness to Travel - Never