Electronics Service Technician

Welders Supply of Louisville

Electronics Service Technician

Louisville, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Job Summary: An Electronics Service Technician at Welders Supply & Gases is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical and control functionality of welding equipment, and cutting systems,. Essential duties also include ensuring equipment functions according to specifications and determining the cause of the equipment’s failures.

    Accountabilities:

    Conduct a variety of tests to identify the problem, focusing on electronics.

    Service welding equipment as needed to meet OEM specifications.

    Read manuals, performance specifications, wiring diagrams, and schematics to determine testing procedures and equipment to be used.

    Prepare parts orders and maintain stock of repair parts for the repair facility.

    Calibrate and certify test instruments, welding power sources, and/or miscellaneous equipment according to specifications.

    Connect units to be tested to test equipment.

    Read dials or digital displays that indicate electronic characteristics such as voltage, frequency, distortion, inductance, and capacitance.

    Analyze test results on defective units to determine the cause of failure.

    Replace defective wiring and components or record defects on a tag attached to the unit and return the unit to the manufacturer for repair.

    Evaluate the performance and operation of nonstandard or customer-returned units.

    Work with customer service to generate repair invoices.

    At times, direct customers through the troubleshooting process via phone, email, and on the shop floor.

    Perform other duties as assigned.

    Education and Experience:

    One-year certificate from college or technical school; three to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and electronics experience.

    Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.

    General understanding of electronics, electrical controls, circuitry, electro-mechanical, and mechanics.

    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting customer demand.

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    Strong verbal and written communication skills.

    Strong time management and organizational skills.

    Excellent customer service skills.

    Will be required to attend industry-specific service and repair training schools/seminars as required.

    Physical Requirements:

    Working indoors and outdoors.

    Must be able to move compressed gas/liquid cylinders, equipment, and parts; lift 50-75 pounds.

    Performing work during prolonged periods of standing (up to eight hours) is necessary.