Repair Technician

Job Summary/Overview

The Repair Technician tests, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic components and systems, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and test various electronic components and systems including returned materials.   


• Ability to work on Low Voltage power electronics and components up to 120 volts.


• Navigate the Magnetek ERP system to locate the appropriate documentation and processes to complete the repair activity


• Process, test, prepare for shipment, as required or if needed, to include any or all of the following; product programming; downloading of parameters; inputting and printing data from the Magnetek ERP system Manage 2000.; printing shipping papers, forwarding product and documentation to the distribution department for shipping.


• Navigate the Magnetek ERP system to locate the appropriate documentation and processes to complete the repair activity.


• Prepare repair reports and estimates for repairs, and complete the required paperwork to complete the repair process.


• Ensure the completion of all required records, paperwork, reports, documents, etc.


• Complete special projects as assigned.


• Maintain technical competency, technical knowledge of current and new products, and remain current in technology and changes in the industry. 


• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.  Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and the job-related software, a keyboard, calculator, telephone, digital camera, photocopier, etc. 


• Requires proficiency utilizing and operating various electronic testing equipment and meters.  


• Ability to solder and remove whole components from printed circuit boards and SMT components.


• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams and technical specifications, as it pertains to products. 


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, drawings, electrical schematics, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 


• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.  Work with departments on resolving product issues as needed, the departments include application engineering, research & development and Quality.

Required Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in electronics; or two years of college in related electronics coursework and three to five years of repair/service-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.