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Job type full-time
Full job description
Overview: the controls technician is responsible for performing work on low voltage communication equipment, electrical control devices, and other electronic devicesThe ideal candidate will have the ability to read and interpret electrical/ manufacturing drawings, designs, and wiring schematics, build and test products to ensure proper functionalityResponsibilities: include, but are not limited to:
Read blueprints, electrical/electronic wiring schematics and diagrams to determine the method and sequence to manufacture electrical and communication equipment.
Organize and verify correct parts are being used for the build.
Assemble and label required components as required by the design drawings.
Install, inspect, and calibrate low voltage electrical power circuits, control and automation systems, electronic equipment, telemetering devices, programmable logic controllers, relay logic, modems, and transducers.
Test, adjust, maintain, troubleshoot, and/or repair communication equipment down to the component level (e.g., trunked radio, conventional radio, transmitters, receivers, scada, system control center instrumentation, microwave and associated network, substation alarm monitoring, telephone and full data circuits, power line carrier, transfer trip, peaking units, digital fault recorders, multiple address system, fiber optics, channel banks/multiplexers, ethernet networking, sonet transport).
Perform complex testing, analysis and troubleshooting of equipment using analog and digital test equipment.
Terminate cables, dress/ label cables, control rooms, and rack and stack ladder racks/ cabinets.
Mount panels, field devices, and power supplies.
Install cable pathway systems such as cable trays and cable racks.
Attend technical training on a regular basis to continually broaden abilities and stay current on latest industry technology.
Provide technical guidance and direct the work of others as needed.
Seek to improve existing standards and procedures to support continuous improvement in support of the quality management system (qms).
Facilitate engineer change requests engaging alignment with key stakeholders.
Maintain a culture of safety and 7s compliance.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: desired skills & experience:
Associate’s degree in electronics & telecommunication engineering and/ or
At least 2 years of related experience and
At least 5 years of field or manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of low voltage systems and electrical safety is a must.
Proficient in interpreting electrical / manufacturing drawings and designs and wiring schematics.
Knowledge of manufacturing and process based work.
Proficient with microsoft office programs.
Knowledge of networking and ip based networks.
Basic knowledge of cisco network, plc and relay logic, and cctv camera systems equipment is a plus.
Some knowledge of telecom and or fiber opticsIs a plus.
Ability to promote and drive continuous improvement.
Work enviroment:
This position will be working primarily in manufacturing but may be required to visit jobsites occasionally.
Physical requirements:
Regularly required to talk in order to communicate detailed and accurate information
Regularly required to hear with or without correction in order to receive and interpret detailed information and instructions
Regularly required to stand, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch, throughout the day, for long and short periods of time
Regularly required to walk for long and short distances in order to accomplish job tasks
Regularly required to reach: ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) including reaching in front of body, at shoulder level and above head
Regularly required to push and pullUse upper extremities to press against objects with steady force and exerting force in order to draw, haul, tug, or move objects and materials between locations
Regularly required to lift, raise objects from lower to higher positions or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position
Regularly required to use fingers and hands in repetitive and non-repetitive motion: twisting, picking, pinching, touching, grasping tools and material equipment and other objects
Ability to see with or without correctionSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Ability to regularly lift or move material up to 75 pounds safely with or without assistance
