Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician - Schaumburg, IL

Job Duties

• Assemble electrical components according to schematics to complete a high-quality product for our customers in a timely manner.
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Works closely with other departments to set priorities and communicate progress and needs.
• Follows all established quality, safety, health, and all other Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Participates in supporting continuous improvement activities as well as specific problem-solving opportunities to meet demand.
• Assembles parts in accordance with job specifications
• Ensures all functionality and appearance expectations of projects are met
• Assembles, builds, and wires according to UL and NEC standards
• Prints labels and tag all wires, cables, devices, and equipment neatly and properly
• Troubleshoots basic electrical problems, including taking voltage and amp readings, tracing wiring, evaluating relays, testing motors, evaluating the health of wiring, checking breakers and fuses, evaluating sensors, and determining the health of valves
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Formal electrical training OR demonstrate on-the-job experience in the electrical field.
• Familiarity with NEC, UL, and/or CSA codes preferred.
• Ability to read/understand electrical schematics and create redlines.
• Knowledge of specific packaging equipment components is a plus.
• Verbal and written communication skills required: Ability to speak, write, read, and interpret documents in English.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to use computer to print our wire labels.
• Employees must provide their own basic set of hand tools.
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in electrical control systems.
• Proficient in metric systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a s...