Electrician

Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Manager

About Us

At Sun Test Systems, we set out to build high quality ground support equipment that meets today and the future soldier’s requirements utilizing leading technology to secure performance without compromising quality. Our future vision is to be recognized in the USA as providing advanced ground support equipment to all branches of the military through an organization with the highest level of integrity and never sacrifice quality of our products. We want to be widely recognized for standing behind our products and our commitments to the satisfaction of the customer.

Position Summary

The Electrician will install and maintain the electrical wiring, fixtures, and systems for each unit. Connect, test, and sustain electrical systems for a variety of purposes. Figures layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment, such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts, using hand or power tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
• Follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed correctly in the unit
• Pulls wiring through the unit to make connections from the electrical box to each subcomponent of the unit
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, using knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps
• Connect wiring to power equipment, using hand tools
• Connects power cables to equipment, such as control panels, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, or diesel motor, and installs grounding leads
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope
• Observes the functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• May repair faulty equipment or systems
• May cut and weld steel structural members, using flame-cutting and welding equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies

·         Must be a U.S. citizen

·         Ability to read blueprints

·         Extensive knowledge of electrical systems and wiring

·         Ability to use hand and power tools

·         Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment

·         Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship and valid electrician’s license required

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, and reach with hands and arms
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders
• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The above statements reflect general details necessary for the performance of the job and are not to be considered an all-inclusive list. Sun Test Systems, Inc. is a federal contractor and EEOC/Title VII/ADA compliant employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.