Electronics Technician

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Why come work for R.H. Sheppard???

• R.H. Sheppard has been a constant presence for 88 years with six locations in Hanover, PA, one location in Wytheville, VA and an engineering office in Shelby, MI.
• Opportunities to grow are seriously abundant!
• R.H. Sheppard is a strong company. Fabulous and engaged leadership team and it doesn’t hurt that we are highly competitive in the market!
• We are open to your ideas and input! Independent thinking is encouraged and welcomed. We are transforming and the company is on an exciting track of growth!
• Very engaging and collaborative leadership team who values internal upward mobility. We recognize our employees!
• Most of all, our employees will be appreciated!

To be considered for this fabulous organization, all you need to ask yourself, do you possess:

• Enjoyment and interest in a thriving, fast paced and stable industrial environment?
• A desire for a strong opportunity to learn and grow, there is great potential in this company?

IF SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? WE WANT TO MEET YOU!

Founded in 1937, R.H. Sheppard has a long history in innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Our company boasts a dedicated workforce of more than 600 employees that manufacture components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. R.H. Sheppard is the number one provider of steering gears in the United States.

To our employees, we offer the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and experience in many facets of engineering, operations, and other career disciplines.

To the communities where we live and work, we provide opportunities for employment and service through charitable support and volunteering.

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Electronics Technician, your primary responsibility is to install, maintain, repair, construct, modify and service electrical and electronic equipment. The incumbent will analyze the equipment by using an oscilloscope, volt meter, ammeter, power supplies, capacitance meters and recording style meters under minimal supervision. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Adhere to established safety procedures and 5 “ S ” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts • Fabricate, install and maintain all electrical systems and panels, i.e. air conditioning, lighting, mechanics, gages, clocks, boiler controls, generators, compressors, etc.  
• Replace and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using hand tools and testing instruments. Incumbent will work regularly with voltages up to and including 480 volts
• Wire, rewire machinery using various circuits and phases, prints, charts or wiring diagrams. Installs conduit and piping; works on wiring system for machinery
• Remove and replace motors, shields, covers, panels, solenoids and other similar electrical components; make repairs as needed by soldering
• Inspect completed work to assure it conforms with requirements of local building and safety codes Perform required operations on equipment by reading electrical prints and electrical diagrams accurately and follow layout of circuitry necessary to the machine function
• Modify and incorporate changes to files, create a backup as needed to enable restoration of machine memory
• Identify and replace printed circuit boards found to be faulty
• Other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Action-Oriented: Demonstrates ability to take action and lead by example. Enthusiastically demonstrates sense of urgency.
• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results. 
• Accountability: Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and maintains sense of ownership and follow through on commitments. Sets high standards of performance.  
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompass strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills. Ability to create an environment for open communication.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
• Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability and trust. Follows processes and meets commitments.
• Decision-Making: Demonstrates ability to discover opportunities in challenges, seek profit and sustainable growth, make courageous while sound decisions and demonstrate a good business understanding

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, noise and hazards such as electrical shock or gases. Some outside assignments could involve exposure to adverse weather conditions. Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.

SCHEDULE:

• 8-hour Evening Shift Monday through Friday

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Technical Degree preferred
• Five years industrial maintenance experience, including moderate to complex repairs on various types of manufacturing equipment
• Communication skills, ability to read, write and comprehend instruction
• PC, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, walk, reach
• Ability to lift items up to 50lbs without assistance
• Ability to convey electrical, electronic and mechanical logic as well as complex drawings, specifications and formulas
•  Ability to use a wide variety of precision and complex instruments