Electronics Technician

Overview

Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and inspect electronic assemblies in a manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• troubleshooting
• inspection
• assembly
• testing
• training
• documentation

Tasks

-Troubleshoot electronic assemblies for production and aftermarket support -Inspect all work prior to passing it on to the next operation -Act as an inspector for final electronics checkout -Contribute to team effort by training others in performance of moderately complex electronics assembly tasks as needed -Consults with supervisor when making decisions regarding complex or unusual circumstances -Install and test completed electronic assemblies -Assemble junction boxes, electronic controls, and other assemblies per mechanical and electrical drawings -Interact with manufacturing to ensure proper installation and test of completed electronic assemblies -Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations -Takes responsibility for their own safety and those around them by following safety & environmental rules and regulations -Document actions by completing production and quality forms -Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results -Participate in wiring diagram / interconnect drawing reviews

Requirements

• technical diploma
• industrial
• wiring
• troubleshooting
• schematics
• ladder logic

What You Bring

-Standing / Walking – frequent -Squatting / Kneeling - occasional -Has a Technical Certificate/Diploma in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or other electronics related program, or equivalent mix of relevant education with proven relevant experience -Brings previous experience in industrial/manufacturing settings -Variable hand / power tool use – frequent -Is knowledgeable in the usage of millimeters and power supplies -Is familiar with wiring and ability to test/troubleshoot electrical circuits -Has the ability to work independently and as a team player while solving problems and multitasking in a deadline-driven environment -Has demonstrated working knowledge of wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings/ladder logic, schematics and bill of materials -Has basic computer skills -Has a minimum of 1-2 years in a technician role -Is able to bench troubleshoot wiring utilizing diagrams and drawings and discrete circuits containing relays, diodes, transistors, capacitors, resistors and DC battery chargers utilizing schematics -Has strong attention to details and the ability to multitask, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety is critical -Push / Pull up to 30 lbs - occasional -Gripping , manipulation – frequent -Lifting up to 50 lbs -Can exercise initiative and independent judgment in adapting and applying procedures to address day-to-day activities

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Benefits

-Generous Quarterly Bonuses with RRSP Program -Education Tuition Assistance -Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental and paramedical services (paid by employer) -Night and Day Shift Premiums + guaranteed overtime bi-weekly for continental shift work -Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights. -Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility -Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs -Continuous Performance Feedback -Job Security -Training and Developmental Opportunities

About G&W Electric Co.

-Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation. -The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s. -Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets. -Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA. -The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022. -Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.

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