Electrician

Job Description Job Description Salary:
Electrician
Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Manager
About Us
At Sun Test Systems, we set out to build high quality ground support equipment that meets today and the future soldiers requirements utilizing leading technology to secure performance without compromising quality. Our future vision is to be recognized in the USA as providing advanced ground support equipment to all branches of the military through an organization with the highest level of integrity and never sacrifice quality of our products. We want to be widely recognized for standing behind our products and our commitments to the satisfaction of the customer.

Position Summary
The Electrician will install and maintain the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems for each unit. Connect, test, and sustain electrical systems for a variety of purposes. Figures layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment, such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand or power tools.

Responsibilities
Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
Follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed correctly in the unit
Pulls wiring through the unit to make connections from the electrical box to each subcomponent of the unit
Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, using knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps
Connect wiring to power equipment, using hand tools
Connects power cables to equipment, such as control panels, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, or diesel motor, and installs grounding leads
Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope
Observes the functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
May repair faulty equipment or systems
May cut and weld steel structural members, using flame-cutting and welding equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies
Must be a U.S. citizen
Ability to read blueprints
Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring
Ability to use hand and power tools
Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Completion of a formal apprenticeship and valid electricians license required
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, and reach with hands and arms
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear
Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus
Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders
Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

Working Conditions
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 above statements reflect general details necessary for the performance of the job and are not to be considered an all-inclusive list. Sun Test Systems, Inc. is a federal contractor and EEOC/Title VII/ADA compliant employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.