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Electronics Technician - Premium Posting

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Required skills

High School Diploma
GED
Vocational courses
Technical Colleges
Electronics field
all shifts

Nice to have

Military electronics experience
shipboard electronics experience
U.S. Navy experience
shipboard tagout system
Navy tagout system

Role summary

Electronics Technicians are responsible for performing electrical and electronic testing, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electronic systems. This role involves operating various meters and test equipment, performing cable testing, and ensuring equipment operates according to test procedures. Technicians must also adhere to safety protocols, including Lockout Tags Plus, and may work within radiologically controlled areas. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, specialized post-secondary training in electronics, and two years of relevant experience. Candidates must be available for all shifts and willing to obtain a security clearance and radiological dosimetry.

Overview

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Electronics Technicians perform electrical and electronic testing in accordance with test procedures and present results for inspection to demonstrate satisfactory equipment operation. Technicians operate various meters such as: multimeters, megohmmeters, signal generators, function generators, impedance bridges, oscilloscopes and power meters. Technicians perform cable testing for continuity and insulation resistance of installed cables and operate shipboard electronic systems to support testing. Technicians troubleshoot, repair, adjust and operate complex electronic systems and resolve technical problems with engineering and supervision. Technicians are encouraged to improve how we prepare and execute testing through our continuous improvement program.

Electronics Technicians complete and maintain training to perform the duties of “Safety Technician”, which requires making systems and components safe for trade work utilizing Lockout Tags Plus procedures. Electronics Technicians may perform work on energized equipment if required and must understand and comply with Electric Boat Safety Manual and technical manual operating requirements.

Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain radiological dosimetry and may be required to perform work within radiologically controlled areas. Candidates must obtain and maintain a security clearance. After qualified and cleared, candidates may support test executions during sea trials to operate, troubleshoot, and repair if necessary, various electronic systems.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or GED
Completion of specialized training in the electronics field beyond high school: i.e.: Electronics certification courses, Vocational courses, or Technical Colleges is required
Two (2) years experience in the electronics field or related experience is required
Candidates must be available for all shifts

Preferred:

Military or shipboard electronics experience is preferred, additional preference given to related U.S. Navy experience.
Experience with shipboard tagout system or Navy tagout system is preferred

Skills

Understand and explain basic electrical/electronic theory, as well as interpret electrical drawings, blueprints and diagrams
Understand and be able to discuss and demonstrate basic troubleshooting techniques, and effective use of electronics test equipment
Perform cable testing for continuity and insulation resistance of shipboard cabling

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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