What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cobalt KS Electrical Troubleshooter position at Cobalt Boats, LLC?
Job Title: Electrical Troubleshooter
Department: Assembly - Final
Reports To: Department Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly
Summary: Complete electrical assemblies in power and final. Program boats, test all electrical components and systems, and trouble shoot electrical issues on the line, working with electrical engineering and the assembly teams to find solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Apply high energy, self-motivation, and initiative to learn and be trained on various types of electrical systems and processes.
- Ability to use safely and effectively high-speed pneumatic and battery powered power tools: drills, drivers etc., hand tools, etc.
- Must be able to read drawings and electrical specifications. Complete required documentation for production and QA purposes.
- Must be able to analyze and trouble shoot electrical systems, understand and read wiring diagrams, and be able to recognize defects in the electrical systems.
- Ability to work with Digital Multi-Meter, laptops, tablets, and use a variety of electrical hand tools to properly fix electrical defects such as pins, connectors, crimps, etc.
- Daily job duties will be varied and dynamic.
- Workload will be tracked via daily schedules and assignments requiring responsibility and accountability for quality and timeliness of completion.
- Ability to perform job functions safely and effectively in a fast-paced environment while wearing all required PPE.
- Ability to take on new tasks and duties with little training or assistance.
- Be able to train operators on the proper methods and best practices of completing their tasks in terms of electrical wiring and systems.
- Be a self-starter and expert in electrical systems.
- Be able to complete multiple tasks in a timely and safe manner.
- Learn new models and will work with Electrical engineering and R&D on establishing and implementing best practices. Will train other operators on those best practices.
- Practice good housekeeping.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience High School diploma or general education degree (GED) with experience working with electrical systems. Two-year Vocational degree in electrical systems preferred. Boat operation experience preferred; experience with common hand tools preferred. Understanding of basic DC electrical systems and diagnostic equipment.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, 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.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Qualifications None
Physical Demands Regularly required to work at, lifting parts and pieces up to 50 lbs., traveling up and down stairs, sitting, squatting and bending in various awkward positions for certain lengths of time - including working overhead, traveling in and out of work areas, walking and being on your feet for a majority of the work day. Physical exertion is required.
Use the drop down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.
Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N
- Sits 1 hours
- Stands 8 hours
- Walks 1 hours
- Drives 0 hours
Employee Lifts and/or Carries
Maximum 50 (lbs) Frequently 25 (lbs) Occasionally 40 (lbs)
Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities:
- Simple Grasping - Right Frequent Left Frequent
- Pushing/Pulling - Right Frequent Left Frequent
- Fine Manipulation - Right Occasional Left Occasional
Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities:
- Right - None b. Left - None
Employee is required to perform these activities:
- Bending-At-Waist Frequent
- Squatting Frequent
- Climbing - Ladders, Stairs Occasional
- Kneeling - On Ground Occasional
- Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasional
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical 10 hour work days, frequent overtime required.
PPE Requirements – Safety glasses; cut resistant glove when using knife
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.
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