Fabrication Technician 3 - Broadcast Media and Commercial AV

Diversified • Livermore, CA

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About The Position

The Fabrication Technician (Level 3) is a position responsible for performing a wide variety of installation duties on Broadcast Media and Commercial AV technology projects, primarily in our shop build environments. This position is primarily a shop position preparing for the actual work that gets done in our clients’ buildings. Some onsite work may be required on occasion. They need to coordinate with project management, and others to fully understand their role on specific projects. They interpret our drawing packages to create portions of the finished systems. This shop work can include any related AV technology and cabling.

Requirements

• High school or GED equal
• At least Five years of related industry experience is required.
• Must have a valid drivers license and adhere to our insurance requirements
• Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video and networking equipment
• Knowledgeable of low voltage electrical concepts
• Possess basic carpentry and/or installation skills
• Good verbal communication skills and good customer service skills.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems

Nice To Haves

• AVIXA CTS Certification (is strongly encouraged)
• AVIXA CTS-I Certification (is desired)
• OSHA 30 Certificate preferred to obtain before field work. NYC OSHA30 is preferred.
• Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus of the position.

Responsibilities

• Physical installation of a wide variety of technology into a wide variety of locations.
• Accurately cut cables for bench fabrication to assigned lengths. Sort and flag cut cables for rack lacing and/or shipment to project sites as directed.
• Prepare and label cables for fabrication both by hand as well as by use of automated striping machines per Diversified standards.
• Execute and test cable terminations for all Broadcast, Network and A/V connectors
• Ability to read, create and understand cable wirelists as well as project drawings and documentation for cable fabrication
• Responsible for “Blue Lining” project drawings.
• Prepping and packing of racks for shipment to job sites.
• Proficient at high density cable dressing such as patch panels and routers.
• Ability to mentor and train associate fabrication technicians as well as fabrication technicians.
• Preparation of equipment racks for staging of equipment, wire lacing including installation of power strips, grounding bars, jack-fields, etc.
• Mount equipment into racks, terminate all wiring and connections to equipment as per the technical drawings
• Able to read and understand functional design drawings as well as equipment rack diagrams.
• Provide a consistent level of technical performance as well as flexibility in work schedule. This position requires periodic overtime and may require regular overtime for extended periods to meet fabrication deadlines
• Able to build and wire custom panels from engineering drawings.
• Fiber optic cable handling, installation termination and testing.
• Maintain relationships with CAD and Engineering and provide feedback for efficiencies as encountered during fabrication.
• Provide assistance and guidance to other fabrication staff to interpret drawings and enhance builds.
• Maintain an organized work environment specifically orderliness and cleanliness of the shop and jobsites.
• Responsible for maintaining tools and test equipment, materials inventories and keeping things clean, orderly and well documented.
• Responsible for tracking, maintaining their personal licenses, certifications and qualifications. (some states have specific requirement in this area)
• Maintain daily record of time worked on specific projects for timesheet entry

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
• Commuter Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees