Electronics Technician - Day-Shift Rotation

Electronics Technician

Position Snapshot
You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical systems, apparatus, and electrical/electronic and mechanical components of industrial machinery and equipment. You will provide technical support for all maintenance personnel and work daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working at risk lowered to ALARA specifically to achieve ZERO HARM.
To perform well in this role, you will need to:

• Provide technical support to Maintenance Department on all electrical/electronic matters
• Direct tests and diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as Programmable Logic Control Programs, DC drives, AC drives and motors
• Direct the repair and replacement of malfunctioning apparatus such as Programmable Logic Control Programs, DC drives, AC drives and motors as required
• Create and maintain electrical drawings and schematics
• Provide support for special projects
• Inspect completed work for conformance to drawings, specifications, and safety
• Maintain proper logs and records on all equipment
• Provides technical support in the selection of components for upgrades
• Initiate and suggest plans to improve electrical equipment performance, subject to approval by Insteel Engineering

• Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity.
• In-depth knowledge of safety guidelines and safety related work practices such as Lockout/Tagout
• Troubleshoots and repairs machinery and components including but not limited to, electrical circuits-relays, contactors, motors, starters, AC/DC drives, PLC’s, hydraulic systems, pump/valve failures, cooling systems, gear boxes, and pneumatic systems.
• Lubricates and maintains all equipment during normal operations and planned/scheduled preventive maintenance work
• Repairs auxiliary components
• Changes bearing and wear components, replaces and adjusts belts, pulleys, and drive components
• Solders electrical and electronic components
• Creates and modifies work orders within the MAXIMO CMMS system to include recording logs, entering time and follow-up work to be performed
• Adheres to the company safety policies and related guidelines, including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) usage
• Other mechanical/electrical duties as assigned

Requirements and Education:

• Broad Technical training (high school plus 1 to 2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training) in relation to PLC programming, AC and DC drives is required, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable. Job Type: Full-time - working on our 2-2-3, 12-hour day-shift rotation.

 

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Company:

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.

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Please note that Insteel Industries will never ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information only after an official offer has been extended and the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed. If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company. To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at Show phone number.