Shop Technician

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

JOB SUMMARY

The Shop Technician has primary responsibility for EMCO an AFC Industries Company. This important position is a hands-on role that requires in-depth knowledge of building electrical control cabinets and mechanical sub-assemblies. Aside from electro-mechanical solutions, they will need to know, or learn, how to build Hydraulic and Pneumatic panels and assemblies.

The Shop Technician is responsible for all technical and administrative tasks associated with equipment builds and quality control. The Shop Technician will assist in coordinating production with sales and operations to meet delivery schedules and profitability goals.

Our optimum candidate will be dependable, have a working knowledge of schematics and BOMs, possess the ability and willingness to learn unfamiliar systems, be familiar with hand power tools and reading tape measures, lead by example, be a team player, be accountable, have strong communication skills, enjoy solving problems, and stay calm under pressure.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow electrical and hydraulic schematics / drawings to assemble industrial electrical panels and hydraulic power units


• Layout wireway, din rail & components in accordance with drawings


• Mounting of components to back panels and enclosures


• Routing and bundling of wire and cables neatly to meet wiring standards


• Point to point wiring of relays, controls, PLCs, I/O Modules, VFDs, Interfaces, & Instrumentation


• Troubleshoot panels as needed to eliminate wiring errors and component malfunctions


• Maintain red line drawing mark-ups of changes required during fabrication


• Problem-solve technical issues


• Inspect orders when they are complete


• Maintain shop tools and supplies and perform other duties as assigned or as needed

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail


• Ability to problem solve and learn related skills quickly


• Ability to learn hydraulic and pneumatic skills and/or electrical skills


• Basic computer skills, experience with MS Office, ERP, Scheduling Tools are a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years of electrical control panel assembly and/or hydraulic experience preferred


• Strong background in Point to Point and Functional Testing a plus


• Ability to understand and work from technical schematics


• Have or Learn Basic computer skills: MS Office, ERP, Scheduling Tools


• High School Graduate or equivalent - related Technical Degree a plus


• Ability to lift 50lbs and all physical requirements associated with Panel Building

Position: Full-time

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM Flex hours available after training, (7am-5pm)

Pay Rate: $22-28/hour, depending upon experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.