Electrical Troubleshooter

The electrical trouble shooter can identify and find solutions to system malfunctions.  They work in all areas of the facility.  Install, wire, troubleshoot, and repair all electrical components.  Must be instrumental in training all new electricians in all pay grades.  Assemble a variety of different electrical components.  Able to communicate and work with other departments such as engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Automotive electrical installation and or troubleshooting experience.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions in English
• Close attention to detail
• Function with a minimal amount of supervision or no supervision.
• Set work priorities to meet production goals as scheduled.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Meet minimum safety and 5S standards.
• Assemble harnesses, cables, switch panels, circuit boards, and a variety of different electrical components.
• Troubleshoot and repairs both 12 V DC and 110V AC circuitry.
• Troubleshoot and repairs all systems, both internal and external, as well as original equipment manufacturing (OEM) chassis.   
• Repair defects.
• Report repetitive quality issues.
• Be able to use hand and air tools as required.
• Must be able to differentiate between color shades.
• Meet all QA and QC standards for each assembly task per.
• Ensure parts are assembled per instructions for proper appearance and function.

• Assist in training auto electricians of all skill levels.

• Be compliant with all the rules of conduct and attendance per the company handbook.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Ensure that hazardous waste is placed into the proper container(s).
• Maintains all satellite and storage containers in a closed position unless adding or removing waste.
• Familiar with Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.
• Knows spill response procedures and evacuation routes

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short             correspondence and memos in English.
• Ability to read and understand complex schematics and electrical layouts and other written or verbal instructions presented in English.
• Ability to read and use linear and other measuring devices including, but not limited to volt meters and test lights.
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Understand relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.
• Fundamental use of various pneumatic and power tools.
• Familiar with the safe operation of various tools: including but not limited to drills, screw gun.
• Complete understanding of both 12V DC and 110V AC circuitry.
• Ability to use basic mathematics.
• Must have good knowledge of automotive electronics.
• Must complete company approved electrical training course, provided half a day on a Friday. 
• Will attend quarterly training, half a day on a Friday.
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
• Be trained in Hazardous Materials Handling Operations with an annual refresher course.
• Hazardous waste training shall be provided to employee within six months of the date the employee filled this position and a review of this training provided every 12 months thereafter.  Employee shall be supervised until training is complete.  This training will consist of at least 30 minutes of classroom instruction and additional on the job training as needed.
• Training will include familiarization with roles as outlined in Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.

Requirements:

• 5 to 10 years of electrical installation experience. 
• Have worked or received training on all electrical stations, including the harness department.
• 12 months of proven ability of identifying issues and providing solutions. 
• Capable of programming lights. 
• Able to train electrical installers. 

External/Internal applicants must pass written and hands-on test.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is required to sit.  Other physical requirements include:

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40#’s without assistance.
• Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling or bending positions.
• Ability to work with arms above head.
• Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding.
• Ability to stand at a workstation for eight hours a day (minus specified breaks).
• Ability to safely use specified hand, air, power tools, and machinery.
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to endure repetitive motions (hand crimping).  (Employee must not suffer from any preexisting conditions, such as carpal tunnel or tennis elbow, or any other medical condition that may be aggravated by such motions.) 
• Ability to work in 105-degree heat for excess of ten (10) hours per day.
• Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee occasionally works near electrical parts and is at risk to shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is elevated.

 Personal Protective Equipment Recommended and/or Required:

• Safety glasses.

• Earplugs.
• Safety Shoes

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