Electrical Assembly Technician

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Electrical Assembly Technician - Day Shift

Build Electrical Systems That Keep Critical Operations Running

Intermountain Electronics (IE) designs and manufactures custom electrical power distribution and control equipment used throughout North America. Our systems support data centers, utilities, mining operations, industrial facilities, energy providers, and other industries where dependable electrical infrastructure is essential.

We are expanding our manufacturing team in Price, Utah and are looking for experienced Electrical Technicians interested in bringing their electrical skills into a stable manufacturing environment.

For electricians who enjoy hands-on technical work but want a consistent work location, predictable schedule, long-term career opportunities, and less jobsite travel, IE offers an opportunity to build something different every day while reporting to the same facility.

Your Schedule

Day Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-3:30 PM
Every other Friday off

This position requires availability for a 40-hour work week and additional hours when required.

What You'll Do

Electrical Technicians work from engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, and production documentation to build custom electrical equipment from assembly through final inspection and testing.

Your work will include electrical assembly, wiring, troubleshooting, testing, inspection, and repair. Attention to detail and quality workmanship are essential, as the equipment you build will ultimately serve customers and critical operations throughout North America.
Assembly & Wiring

In this role, you will:

• Install and assemble electrical components within custom power distribution equipment.
• Wire control panels, switchboards, transformers, PLC systems, breakers, relays, and associated electrical assemblies.
• Use electrical schematics, engineering documents, wiring diagrams, and blueprints to complete assigned work.
• Route, identify, terminate, and test electrical wiring.
• Make modifications or repairs to electrical assemblies when necessary.
• Follow schematics and electrical drawings accurately throughout the assembly process.

Troubleshooting, Inspection & Testing

Electrical Technicians are also responsible for verifying that completed equipment performs as intended and meets IE quality expectations. Duties include:

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical problems.
• Perform continuity tests, insulation resistance tests, Hi-Pot testing, and operational verification.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with engineering requirements and established quality standards.
• Locate and correct wiring and assembly discrepancies.
• Support final quality inspections before completed equipment is released for shipment.

Tools & Equipment You'll Use

Electrical Technicians work with a variety of electrical, hand, power, and material-handling equipment, including:

• Wire strippers
• Crimping tools
• Multimeters
• Volt/Ohm meters
• Hi-Pot testers
• Power drills
• Utility knives
• General hand tools
• Forklifts
• Overhead cranes
• Material hoists

You will be expected to use equipment safely, keep assigned tools in good working order, and properly store tools and equipment at the conclusion of each shift.

What We Expect from Our Team

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will:

• Complete assigned projects efficiently and safely.
• Consistently produce high-quality workmanship.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe workstation.
• Follow IE safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Arrive prepared to work each scheduled shift.
• Demonstrate IE's Core Values through accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Operate safely around machinery and moving equipment.

Requirements

Experience & Technician Levels

Education Requirement: High School Diploma

Candidates may qualify at different technician levels based on electrical experience, licensing, and successful completion of applicable IE competency testing.
Electrician in Training

• 0-2,000 hours of on-the-job electrician experience.
• Previous experience with hand tools, power tools, and blueprint reading is a plus but is not required.

Electrical Technician LV 1

• 2,000 hours of on-the-job electrician experience.
• Must pass the IE Electrical Technician 1 Competency Test with a score of 75% or higher.

Electrical Technician LV 2

• 2,000-4,000 hours of on-the-job electrician experience.
• Must pass the IE Electrical Technician 2 Competency Test with a score of 75% or higher.

Electrical Technician LV 3

• 4,000-6,000 hours of on-the-job electrician experience.
• Must pass the IE Electrical Technician 3 Competency Test with a score of 75% or higher.

Electrical Technician LV 4

• 8,000+ hours of on-the-job electrician experience.
• Must pass the IE Senior Electrical Technician Competency Test with a score of 75% or higher.
• State Journeyman license in Utah or Colorado.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Successful Electrical Technicians must be able to:

• Read, understand, and apply electrical schematics, drawings, specification charts, and related technical documentation to project setup and completed products.
• Read and understand production reports involving both quality and quantity.
• Complete NCRs and follow established safety requirements.
• Develop productive and effective working relationships and communication with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and staff.
• Perform electrical calculations involving resistance, voltage, ohms, fusing capacity, and related electrical concepts.
• Accurately translate electrical drawings and schematics into completed wiring.
• Understand company operating costs, production costs, and costs associated with production overruns.
• Apply mathematical concepts such as percentages, fractions, proportions, and ratios to practical work situations.
• Review and understand project plans, documents, and specifications and resolve practical problems that may arise.
• Follow and interpret instructions provided verbally, in writing, through diagrams, or by schedule.
• Use a computer to record time and job hours.

Licensing & Certifications

For individuals working in Colorado or Utah who are pursuing a Journeyman's license through a state authority, and where IE is recognized by the state as a licensed contractor, a valid apprentice license must be maintained in order to receive signed hours toward that requirement.

This apprentice-license requirement does not apply to Illinois or Ohio-based employees.

Employees must also possess valid OSHA forklift and Overhead Crane certification or have the ability to obtain the required certifications.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This is a hands-on manufacturing position that requires employees to work safely around electrical equipment, machinery, and moving equipment.

• Employees are regularly exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
• Employees may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The typical noise level within the work environment is moderate.
• Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employees regularly use their hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and must reach with their hands and arms.
• The position regularly requires climbing or balancing and talking or hearing.
• Employees frequently stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and taste or smell.
• Employees occasionally walk and sit.
• The position requires the ability to perform frequent heavy lifting as well as continual bending and standing on a concrete floor.

Why Choose IE?

At Intermountain Electronics, you'll have the opportunity to use your electrical experience on complex, custom-engineered projects without constantly moving from jobsite to jobsite.

Our employees enjoy:

• A consistent Day Shift schedule
• Every other Friday off
• A primarily indoor work environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunities for career advancement
• The stability of a family-owned company with more than 40 years of success
• A collaborative workplace centered on innovation and quality

Relocation assistance may be available to qualified candidates.
Benefits

IE offers a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company Match Available
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teladoc Services
• Supplemental Insurance Options

Pre-Employment Requirements

An offer of employment with Intermountain Electronics is conditional upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to all applicable laws and regulations.

Intermountain Electronics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.