Electronic Technician

Electronic TechnicianThe Electronic Technician is responsible for performing work related to the installation, alteration, maintenance and service of all electrical systems and equipment.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Troubleshoot and repair ac/dc motors and associated control schemesMust 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 circuitryWork 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.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.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 vision and ability to adjust focus.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. Harvest Hill