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Electrical Mechanical Technician
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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$66,202 / year median in Connecticut
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Electrical Mechanical Technician Job Category:
Engineering and Technical Support Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required toStart:
None Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of Travel Required:
None Type of Travel:
NoneResponsibilities:
- Use standard work instructions and established guidelines to assemble components on assigned programs. May include optical components, electro-optical components, or circuit card assemblies.
- Fabricate hardware, equipment, tools or prototypes from drawing or sketches
- Read blueprints and work from assembly drawings
- Be a self-starter who will work independently on production assemblies and rework
- Utilize micrometers, calipers, torque wrenches, and other hand tools
- Multi-task on a variety of technical jobs while keeping the work organized
- Cross-train within the department to learn other skills and work processes.
- Assist in maintaining productivity and efficiency, while meeting scheduled delivery dates and consistently upholding compliance.
- Identify and correct minor process, material, designs, equipment issues or improvements
- Develop the ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets in handling hazardous chemicals
Qualifications:
Required:
- 0-3 years of basic electronic elements and circuit principles
- Experience with assembling electro-mechanical products
- Must be mechanically inclined with a curiosity and aptitude to learn
- Computer proficiency with the willingness to learn new technologies
- Ability to speak up as appropriate and escalate issues as required
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain a high degree of flexibility and assist others as needed
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
Desired:
- Experience with soldering a plus.