Maintenance Technician

By applying electrical theory and related knowledge, assists engineers in the design, evaluation and repair of electrical equipment.

Job Duties

- Provide basic technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during and after construction

- Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments

- Collaborate with engineers and other personnel to identify, define and solve developmental problems

- Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems

- Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units

- Install, repair, modify and upgrade industrial control systems; control systems may be relay controlled, microprocess based on PLC logic (i.e., PLC programming and troubleshooting)

- Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations

- Prepare project cost and work-time estimates when needed

- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately

- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)

- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures

- Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

- Perform work under direct supervision

- Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff

- Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter

- Typically require accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 0 to 2 years of experience

Competencies/ Skills

- Ability to interpret work instructions

- Ability to follow written and verbal directions

- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

- Technical expertise

- Design expertise

- Intermediate mathematical skills