Manufacturing Technician ll

Novate Solutions•Merced, CA

1d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Novate Solutions, Inc., a process control engineering firm providing engineering services to industrial clients, is hiring a Manufacturing Technician II assigned to its Merced location. The position is physically demanding and calls for a hands-on problem solver who can work in a fast-paced environment. The technician works on a variety of projects and collaborates with engineers, other technicians, and the electrical installation team. Growth opportunities include advancement through production management or into the field installation and support team. The role involves assembling, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting custom industrial control equipment and panels in accordance with engineering drawings, applicable standards, and safety requirements. It also includes documenting design changes, maintaining production records, communicating with internal teams, and occasionally providing onsite commissioning or customer support. Travel to other Novate offices or client sites may be needed.

Requirements

Ability to read plans and blueprints and understand drawings and schematics.
Attention to detail to produce a professional finished product.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
Ability to accurately complete daily timesheets and field as-built drawings.
Ability to communicate and work productively with other employees.
Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Professional communication skills for interacting with the internal team.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems accurately under pressure.
Ability to learn and use web-based project management and diagnostic software.
Ability to manage online paperwork for drawings, timesheets, and service-call documentation.
Strong work ethic and a can-do perspective.
Valid California driver’s license.
Ability to pass a Department of Defense security-level background check.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident.

Nice To Haves

Industrial manufacturing plant technician experience.
AutoCAD experience.
PLC programming experience with AB/Rockwell.
HMI programming experience.
Fabrication experience.
Basic machining experience.

Responsibilities

Collect kitted materials from inventory according to the bill of materials (BOM).
Use hand and power tools to cut steel, aluminum, plastic enclosures, and other materials according to engineering drawings.
Install industrial electrical and automation components according to engineering drawings.
Print wire labels using engineering documents.
Wire industrial control equipment according to engineering drawings and organize wiring professionally in wireway and loom.
Test power equipment under engineering supervision.
Communicate design changes required to engineers and redline drawings for corrections using Bluebeam.
Log time and activities in business applications, including work orders, production schedules, and traveler documents.
Communicate with engineering, field, and business management teams using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
Assemble control panels, including mounting, labeling, and wiring custom systems.
Install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, power equipment, and machinery components in accordance with UL508 industrial control panel standards, electrical code, manuals, specifications, schematics, and blueprints.
Diagnose and address problems in electrical circuits, systems, and equipment using testing instruments and equipment.
Test circuit continuity to verify component compatibility and safety.
Follow personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Occasionally perform onsite commissioning, including I/O checkout and calibration.
Occasionally provide onsite and remote customer support.