Electrical Technician Job Description

Electricians fit, service and fix electrical equipment, circuits, machinery and wiring.

Electrical Technician Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Electrical Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Install, Inspect, Test, and Repair Electrical Equipment;
  • Other tasks as may be assigned relevant to the trade;
  • Able to instruct employees in a junior classification within the trade;
  • Must be able to climb up and down as well as work using a ladder;
  • Must be able to work without supervision;
  • Must have thorough knowledge of 12V and 24V, 600 V and air conditioning systems;
  • Must be able to work from blueprints, process sheets, schematics, and instructions as required;
  • Must perform work allocated;
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach;
  • Must be able to work in a team environment;
  • Good communication skills needed;
  • Must have general computer skills and knowledge of multi-plex systems;
  • You will fulfill the lead role for your discipline wiring automated equipment;
  • Able to trouble shoot 12V, 24V 600v including air conditioning systems;
  • Ability to adapt to change.

Requirements:

  • Advanced troubleshooting of electrical / electronic/ pneumatic control circuits;
  • Use critical thinking skills to identify and resolve production issues;
  • Fabrication of production and prototype electrical parts, connectors, wiring, harnesses and modules using specialized hand tools;
  • Able to work in a team setting to meet production schedules;
  • Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions, applying good technical judgment;
  • Working around live voltages;
  • Assembly and installation of production and prototype electrical control modules and systems;
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills to effectively communicate within the company;
  • Able to work in a demanding production enviroment;
  • Computer skillsets in MS Office – Excel & Word;
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage time to complete simultaneous assignments in a matrix, team environment;
  • Perform a variety of electrical component and module performance and endurance tests;
  • AC and DC control circuit fundamentals;
  • Minimum of a 2-year post-secondary degree, with preference for degrees in electrical or instrumentation. OR 4-year post-secondary degree;
  • OR 4-year apprenticeship in related work.