Electrical Technician

Gorbel's mission is simple: We improve people's lives.


That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We're on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes - and we're looking for people like you to join us in that mission.


We're currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York.


Work Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description:

The Electrical Technician is responsible for conducting electrical assembly and tests on electromechanical equipment. Set up testing equipment and panels in accordance with test run specifications. Test, troubleshoot, and repair failures. Document test readings and test conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Complete electrical assembly, including wiring motors and electrical panels to machine schematics
• Loading software and firmware on the system per job order
• Perform specific testing of equipment
• Isolate electronic failures using AC/DC circuit troubleshooting using a multimeter
• Accurately complete test documentation and paperwork
• All other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Familiarity with wiring panels, completing electrical connections
• Familiarity with AC/DC circuits, including motors and circuit boards
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and other computer programs
• Ability to participate in data entry
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to read a blueprint
• Ability to use hand tools requiring dexterity
• Must be able to communicate effectively with factory supervision

Work Environments:
ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand (75%); walk (20%); stoop, kneel, or crouch (5%), as required.
• Able to climb portable ladders
• Able to wear safety glasses and foot protection throughout the shift.
• Able to wear hearing protectors (earplugs) throughout the shift while working in an environment with moderate noise levels.

Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.


A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Electrical Technician: Min $27.72 - Max $41.58

Electrical Technician, Sr: Min $29.40 - Max $44.10