Electrician II/Electrical Troubleshooter (Automotive)

Terex Corporation•Charlotte, MI

About The Position

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER), part of Terex Corporation, designs, manufactures, and distributes custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. The Electrical Troubleshooter works throughout the facility to identify and resolve electrical system malfunctions; install, wire, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components; assemble a range of electrical components; and help train electricians at all skill levels. The role involves coordinating with other departments, including Engineering, and working with minimal or no supervision while meeting production, quality, safety, and 5S standards.

Requirements

At least 3 years of electrical installation experience.
Experience working at or training on all electrical stations, including the harness department.
At least 12 months of demonstrated ability to identify issues and provide solutions.
Ability to program lights.
Ability to train electrical installers.
Automotive electrical installation and/or troubleshooting experience.
Ability to read and understand complex schematics and electrical layouts.
Understanding of the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.
Fundamental ability to use pneumatic, power, hand, and air tools.
Ability to read and use linear and other measuring devices, including voltmeters and test lights.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate instructions, correspondence, feedback, and memos.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Basic mathematics skills and general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
Close attention to detail and ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds without assistance; work in squatting, kneeling, or bending positions; work with arms above the head; and use ladders or scaffolding.
Ability to stand at a workstation for 10 hours a day, excluding specified breaks, and endure repetitive hand-crimping motions.
Ability to safely use specified hand, air, and power tools and machinery, and operate protective safety equipment.
Required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Install, wire, troubleshoot, and repair electrical components and systems throughout the facility.
Assemble harnesses, cables, switch panels, circuit boards, and other electrical components.
Troubleshoot and repair 12 V DC and 110 V AC circuitry, as well as internal and external systems.
Identify defects, repair them, and report recurring quality issues.
Set work priorities to meet scheduled production goals and perform operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
Use measuring devices, including voltmeters and test lights, to assess electrical work.
Meet QA and QC standards and assemble parts according to instructions for proper appearance and function.
Assist with training electricians and electrical installers at all skill levels.
Communicate and work cooperatively with other employees and departments, including Engineering.
Place hazardous waste in designated containers and follow relevant hazardous-waste, spill-response, and evacuation procedures.
Maintain safety and 5S standards and use protective safety equipment appropriately.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.