Electrical Assembly & Installation Technician

INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRONICS INC•Helper, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Intermountain Electronics (IE) builds custom electrical power distribution and control equipment for customers across North America. The company is hiring manufacturing team members in Price, Utah to assemble and wire custom electrical equipment from initial production through testing and final inspection. Entry-level candidates can receive training; prior electrical or manufacturing experience is not required. Candidates with relevant experience may qualify for a higher technician level and starting wage based on experience and applicable competency testing. This is a hands-on role in a consistent manufacturing facility, primarily indoors, working with electrical equipment, machinery, tools, and moving equipment. Work may include installing components; building and wiring panels and related assemblies; interpreting electrical documentation; routing, labeling, terminating, and testing wiring; making modifications and repairs; identifying discrepancies; and assisting with testing, troubleshooting, and final inspections. Employees must follow safety, engineering, quality, and work procedures, and safely operate and care for equipment required for their assigned work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–3:30 PM, with every other Friday off. Employees must be available for a 40-hour workweek and additional hours when business needs require. Employment is contingent on successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
No previous electrical experience is required for entry-level consideration.
Ability to work a 40-hour workweek and additional hours when business needs require.
Ability to follow verbal, written, diagrammed, and scheduled instructions.
Ability to use practical math, including measurements, fractions, percentages, ratios, and basic electrical calculations involving voltage, resistance, ohms, and fusing capacity, depending on experience and technician level.
Ability to identify and solve practical assembly and electrical problems.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
Ability to use a computer to record time and job-related information.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including extended standing, frequent bending and other movements, repetitive hand and arm work, frequent lifting, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work safely around electrical equipment, machinery, and moving mechanical equipment and meet visual requirements for detailed electrical assembly work.
For Electrical Technician Levels 1–3, the applicable IE competency assessment must be completed with a score of 75% or higher; experience-hour thresholds vary by level.
For Electrical Technician Level 4, 8,000+ hours of on-the-job electrician experience, a score of 75% or higher on the IE Senior Electrical Technician Competency Test, and a state Journeyman license in Utah or Colorado are required.
For employees in Utah or Colorado pursuing a state Journeyman license, maintain a valid apprentice license when required for IE to provide qualifying signed work hours.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Previous electrical, construction, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, assembly, blueprint-reading, or skilled-trades experience may qualify candidates for a higher technician level based on experience and applicable competency testing.
Experience with hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, or material-handling equipment.
Previous experience with tools, electrical work, manufacturing, or blueprint reading is beneficial for entry-level candidates but not required.
Forklift and overhead crane experience or certification is beneficial; certifications are not required at application, but applicable OSHA certifications must be obtained after hire for positions requiring this equipment.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Install electrical components into custom power distribution equipment.
Build and wire control panels, switchboards, transformers, breakers, relays, PLC systems, and related assemblies.
Read and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
Route, label, terminate, and test electrical wiring.
Perform modifications and repairs to electrical assemblies.
Inspect completed work for accuracy, workmanship, and compliance with project requirements.
Identify and correct wiring or assembly discrepancies.
Assist with electrical testing and final equipment verification, including continuity, insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, and operational testing as assigned.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and perform final quality inspections as skills develop.
Follow IE safety policies, procedures, work practices, and established work procedures.
Complete assigned work safely, accurately, and efficiently while meeting safety, engineering, and quality standards.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and other departments; take responsibility for work quality and demonstrate teamwork, accountability, and professionalism.
Safely operate, maintain, and properly store tools and equipment required for assigned work.
Use a computer to record time and job-related information.
Obtain applicable OSHA forklift and overhead crane certifications after hire if working in a position requiring that equipment.