Electrical Trainee Jobs in Ada, OK (NOW HIRING)

Purpose

To maintain all plant electronic and electrical equipment by preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, support, and repair as required of production equipment.

Duties

Troubleshoot and Repair Electronics Systems

One of the main roles of an electronic technician is to test and repair various electronic systems or instruments. They run tests or fault diagnostics on equipment to locate and address a problem, order parts if needed, and replace or repair parts. This could include reassembling circuit boards, motor components, or other structures within a system.

Install New Electronic Equipment and Components

Electronic technicians set up and run initial tests on new electronic systems or equipment. This includes creating prototypes, identifying and avoiding potential issues, and calibrating equipment as needed. They will follow wiring diagrams, drawings, and schematics to ensure that all systems are installed correctly.

Update Software and Run Tests on Existing Equipment

Upgrading software and running software tests on existing electronic systems are important tasks for electronic technicians. This responsibility includes maintaining detailed records of validity tests and upgrades performed.

Perform Preventative Maintenance

Electronic technicians perform routine, regularly scheduled preventive maintenance on electronic equipment to avoid issues and potential down time. They keep a log of what maintenance tasks were completed on what dates and when certain tasks should be performed again in the future.

Maintain Reports and Manuals

From upgrades to preventive maintenance schedules, electronic technicians keep logs and reports that outline tests run, parts used, repairs completed, and troubleshooting steps followed. They will regularly update manuals for electronic equipment and maintain parts inventory reports.

Knowledge Requirements

An Associates degree or equivalent in electronics and electrical systems training

Two years industrial experience or equivalent

Mechanical Skills - From reading wiring diagrams and schematics to using soldering equipment, electronic technicians possess a mechanical aptitude

Computer Proficiency - Familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office applications, software installation, and programming is essential for this position

Problem-Solving - It often takes several steps to diagnose a problem with an electronic component, so these technicians are versed in how to identify and provide solutions to electronic equipment issues and breakdowns

Communication Skills - From submitting various reports to speaking with engineers, project managers, programmers and other technicians, strong oral and written communication skills are crucial

Eye-hand Coordination - As they often work with small parts, such as circuits and wires, electronic technicians possess proficient eye-hand coordination to repair and install these components

Organizational Skills - From keeping testing equipment in good working condition to maintaining accurate records and manuals, electronic technicians exhibit above-average organizational skills

Responsibility

This person has an important responsibility in keeping Extrusion, Finishing and Films Converting in production.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of the job requirement, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, work in hot environment, and be able to lift 50 pounds. The employee will also be required to work in high noise level areas throughout the plant. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case by case basis

Heavy Work. Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.