Electrical Technician
Skills :     electrical technician
Job Description:

Friesen’s designs and manufactures innovative automated processing system solutions for the top Fortune 500 Consumer Producing Companies in the world. When you join Friesen’s, you join a fun vibrant culture of talented and inspired individuals working as a Team who are dedicated to providing outstanding equipment to meet our client’s needs.

Responsibilities

  • Work is project-orientated, and you may be working on several projects, all at various stages, at any given time.
  • Wiring and labeling control panels.
  • Wiring and programming motors & VFDs.
  • Running tests on equipment.
  • Troubleshooting problems.
  • Work on AC and DC systems up to 600 volts.
  • Working with AC & DC drives, electrical component analysis, use of electrical meters and oscilloscopes, and basic mechanical repair.
  • Knowledge and application of basic 110–480-volt electrical theory.
  • Comprehension of blueprints and technical text.
  • Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and install electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
  • Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels. Fastens these items in place with screws or bolts using hand tools and power tools.
  • Test continuity of the circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as an ohmmeter, and/or megger.

Skills & Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of experience or 2-year technical degree in related field.
  • Be able to lift up to 75lbs
  • Has knowledge of electrical theory, AC/DC systems, electrical wiring concepts, practices, and procedures. The ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
  • Working knowledge of AC/DC systems, familiarity with VFD’s & Motors, Electrical wiring

Full-Time Benefits Package

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) retirement matching
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Supplemental Benefits – Accident, cancer, indemnity, illness, and legal plan
  • Employee Assistance Program