Electrical Systems Technician (Ames, IA)
About The Position
The Electrical Systems Technician works in an industrial and commercial production environment in Ames, Iowa. The role troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs electronic equipment, including drives, PLCs, robotics, and other electronics. It supports safe, compliant operations through preventive maintenance and repair of critical equipment, and contributes to continuous improvement by implementing operator ideas. Duties also include installing, maintaining, repairing, moving, replacing, modifying, troubleshooting, diagnosing, adjusting, calibrating, and performing preventive maintenance on industrial and commercial equipment. The position may involve up to 5% domestic travel. The starting rate is $38.83, increasing to $39.92 once certified, with pay increases throughout the first year.
Requirements
- Have a high school diploma/GED or higher, completed before starting, and three years of industrial maintenance experience; OR possess, before starting, a verified technical degree/diploma or higher in Robotics, Automation Technology, Industrial Robotics & Automation, Robotics/Automated Systems Technician, or another multi-craft technology program.
- Be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of industrial maintenance experience.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electronic equipment, including drives, PLCs, robotics, and electronics.
- Promote safety and compliance in the production environment through preventive maintenance and repair of critical equipment.
- Support continuous improvement by implementing operator ideas.
- Safely install, maintain, repair, move, replace, modify, troubleshoot, diagnose, adjust, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial and commercial equipment.
- Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
- Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Medical insurance starting on the first day.
- Vision insurance starting on the first day.
- Dental insurance starting on the first day.
- Life insurance starting on the first day.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Up to three weeks of paid vacation in the first year.
- Twelve company holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
