Wiring Technician

Crane Wiring Technician at Engineered Systems

Job Description Summary: Join our team at Engineered Systems as a Crane Wiring Technician, where you'll be wiring, fitting, and fabricating electrical components for overhead bridge cranes. This role involves mounting mechanical equipment, running and organizing wires, and ensuring all systems are tested and operational. If you have a knack for troubleshooting, enjoy working with your hands, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this job is for you!

Job Duties and Tasks:

• Mount Equipment: Install panels, motors, hoists, and c-track components.

• Run and Secure Wires: Arrange festoon wires from c-track to control panels neatly and securely.

• Wire Motors: Connect motor leads and wire into motors.

• Panel Layout: Cut holes on bridge panels for festoon cable connectors.

• Wire Panels: Add and wire terminal strips, ensuring neat and labeled wiring.

• Startup and Testing: Program VFD drives, test crane functions, and troubleshoot electrical issues.

• Documentation: Complete startup paperwork, including VFD parameters and wiring diagrams.

• Protect Equipment: Secure panels and motors from weather for shipment.

• Safety Gear: Wear proper PPE, including safety glasses, steel toe shoes, and arc flash equipment.

• Shop Cleanliness: Maintain a clean work area, including sweeping and equipment maintenance.

• Field Support: Assist with field startups and electrical issues, requiring occasional travel.

• Tech Support: Provide phone support to ESI technicians for customer startups or breakdowns.

• Additional Duties: Assist the maintenance team as needed.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

1. Experience: 2-5 years of experience or equivalent schooling.

2. Panel Wiring: Experience with 3-phase industrial motor controls.

3. Troubleshooting: Skills in electrical troubleshooting using a multi-meter.

4. Self-Motivation: Self-disciplined and self-motivated.

5. Diagram Reading: Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams.

6. Mechanical Skills: Proficient with installing electrical support structures.

7. Customer Service: Oriented towards internal and external customer service.

8. Production Goals: Ability to meet or exceed production schedules.

Ideal Personality Traits: We're looking for someone who’s tech-savvy and detail-oriented, with a passion for precision and problem-solving. You should enjoy diving into technical challenges and coming up with effective solutions. Reliability is crucial – we need someone who consistently shows up on time and delivers quality work. Being a team player is important, as you'll collaborate closely with others and contribute to a positive team dynamic. Safety is a top priority, so you should always adhere to safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment. Bringing a positive attitude and a proactive approach to your work every day is essential. Most importantly, you take pride in doing things right the first time, ensuring high standards and minimizing rework.