Electrical Tech

The Shyft Group•Kansas City, MO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Technician position is responsible for providing electrical system support, complex troubleshooting, facilitating engineering changes, testing electrical functions, and more, for company’s various product lines including, but not limited to, emergency response bodies and chassis, motorhome chassis, specialty vehicles, and Isuzu N-Gas.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required
Minimum 2 years’ experience electrical system support preferably in automotive
Excellent attendance
Positive attitude
Strong and consistent attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
Team oriented
Basic computer skills are required
Experience using schematics, electrical diagnostic equipment, and applicable computer equipment
Able to accumulate tools and equipment required to perform assigned tasks
Able to work overtime on short notice

Nice To Haves

Associate Technical Degree preferred
Formal schooling and training on electrical systems and electronics preferred
Knowledge of basic automotive wiring theory and application
Cab electrical experience preferred
Willing to learn and rotate within all assembly areas
Willing to improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
Willing to develop a working knowledge of Spartan’s systems (example: AS/400)
Willing to train coworkers

Responsibilities

Diagnose and solve complex electrical problems
Install missing components as needed
Perform basic electrical troubleshooting
Eliminate any potential defects based on write-ups and self-inspection
Assist with major reworks and projects
Document and report electrical defects to Quality
Lead resolution of electrical defects and reworks
Interact with Electrical Engineering on current manufacturing issues
Maintain electrical documentation for shop floor applications
Perform function tests
Lead quality, cost, and productivity improvement efforts
Support manufacturing and OEM service
Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area
Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etcetera, as required by a particular area
Perform rework, as needed
Self-check work and inspect prior processes
Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
Meet production goals
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Initiate process improvements
Support 5S in work area
Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
Work in proximity with customer, as needed
Solve complex problems with minimal assistance