Entry-Level Wiring Technician - Nicholasville, KY

R.J. Corman Careers•Nicholasville, KY

15d

About The Position

Employed as an entry level Wire Technician in the Signaling Wire Shop. Provide fabrication, layout, wiring, and packaging for shipment of signaling and other control system projects under the direction of the Wiring Shop Manager or Team Leader. Responsibilities: Installation of components on the walls of the Bungalow enclosures in the Layout area. Route and terminate wires in accordance with criteria/standards provided by the signal engineering team. Learn how to read and understand electrical schematics. Label and install wires per the electrical schematics or written and verbal descriptions provided per customer specifications. Provide fabrication, layout, wiring, and packaging for shipment of signaling and other control system projects under the direction of the Wiring Shop Manager or Team Leader. Extensive work with hand tools and crimpers. Exposure to point-to-point and troubleshooting wiring issues as required. Acquire a broad understanding of the function, department, and business by cross-training and supporting other roles, as requested Help with material handling and shop execution requirements as needed. General shop cleanup duties as required Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
Strong intuitive/cognitive skills
Sound basic mechanical and electrical aptitude a plus
Must show an aptitude to work with hands.
Must be able to independently layout or wire per customer plans.
Minimum of (1) continuing ed course completed per wiring shop curriculum provided.
Basic working knowledge of electrical circuitry (AC and DC) preferred.
Visual and manual dexterity to perform daily functions
Ability to stand for long intervals on concrete, metal house floor
Ability to frequently reach 2 feet above shoulders, forward and lateral
Ability to kneel or squat
Ability to occasionally grip, torque, or recline
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in both the internal and external environment and be subject to temperature changes
Subject to exposure to physical hazards and equipment where special training and safety considerations are required
Subject to potential exposure to noise, vibration, moving equipment, and various environmental conditions such as slippery surfaces, ladders, and step stools.

Responsibilities

Installation of components on the walls of the Bungalow enclosures in the Layout area.
Route and terminate wires in accordance with criteria/standards provided by the signal engineering team.
Learn how to read and understand electrical schematics.
Label and install wires per the electrical schematics or written and verbal descriptions provided per customer specifications.
Provide fabrication, layout, wiring, and packaging for shipment of signaling and other control system projects under the direction of the Wiring Shop Manager or Team Leader.
Extensive work with hand tools and crimpers.
Exposure to point-to-point and troubleshooting wiring issues as required.
Acquire a broad understanding of the function, department, and business by cross-training and supporting other roles, as requested
Help with material handling and shop execution requirements as needed.
General shop cleanup duties as required
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance ( immediate eligibility starting day one of employment)
Company paid life insurance
Voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, voluntary long term disability, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary identity theft protection
Flexible spending account benefits
Paid maternity leave
8 paid holidays
Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment)
Employee Assistance Program
401K retirement savings plan (immediate enrollment at 3%)
Work boot allowance
Employee referral program
Annual tickets to My Old Ky Dinner Train