Electrician Instrument TECH

Job Title

ELECTRICIAN - INSTRUMENT TECH

8212

Non-Exempt

The maintenance electronic technician installs, maintains, and repairs electronic systems and equipment by following blueprints and schematics. Candidates should be able to use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot issues, calibrate components, and replace faulty parts, while also keeping detailed records of their work and performing quality control. This role often requires a strong understanding of electronics theory, proficiency with hand and power tools, and strong problem‑solving skills.

• Installation and assembly:
  Install new electronic equipment and systems and assemble components using hand tools.
• Maintenance and repair:
  Perform routine maintenance and diagnose and repair electronic systems and equipment. This includes replacing parts and aligning components.
• Troubleshooting:
  Troubleshoot complex electronic issues by analyzing symptoms and identifying problems.
• Testing and calibration:
  Test existing equipment to identify problems, calibrate sensors, and ensure systems meet quality standards.
• Documentation:
  Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints. Maintain logs of equipment performance, document system changes, and generate reports on work performed.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with engineers and other technicians and may provide technical assistance to customers or other departments.

• Technical knowledge:
  Strong understanding of electronic theory, components, and systems.
• Manual dexterity:
  Proficient hand tools and soldering irons to work on small circuitry.
• Diagnostic skills:
  Ability to use a variety of test equipment, such as amp meters and multimeters.
• Problem‑solving:
  Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Communication:
  Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and supervisors.

Skilled in reading and understanding technical documentation, blueprints, and schematics.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles;

toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.