Repair Technician

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

This position is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating Customer units, as well as moderately complex portable and permanent electronic instruments. This position is responsible for maintaining repair records, and will interface with customer service and at times with the customer directly. Adherence to safety, housekeeping and quality standards as related to production and company objectives is required. In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining production goals through productivity targets and cost containment by eliminating waste.

Responsibilities

• Repair, modify, calibrate, adjust, and troubleshoot moderately complex instruments.
• Perform initial evaluation by examining instrument and analyzing needed repairs. Crosscheck findings with customer comments, regarding instrument performance.
• Prepare cost estimates for repair of instruments, prepare and submit documentation to Service Coordinators and/or customers regarding repair efforts.
• Picks parts from the warehouse. Transfers material to shipping dock.
• Pack and ship instruments according to customer specification, generate delivery notes and determine method of shipping.
• Ensure that the instrument is received with the correct paperwork and maintain service order documentation for repairs performed.
• Maintain relevant information in computer systems.
• Complete and maintain associated paperwork.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Demonstrated proficiency in soldering.
• Proven ability to read and understand drawings, work instructions and test procedures.
• Proven ability to read wiring schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and repair electronic instruments devices, occasionally remotely over the phone.
• Proven ability to understand standard units of measure and to set-up and interpret results of various measuring devices.
• Ability to perform standard software operations including UPS and SAP
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push and pull up to 20 pounds without assistance.
• Proven ability to use power and hand tools, and custom tooling.
• Strong manual dexterity for use of tools and performing work on small components, requiring fine finger manipulation and hand steadiness
• Ability to work independently and complete multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with various levels of the organization and with customers.
• Ability to handle/maintain various types of cylinders and regulators.
• Ability to regularly perform work that requires magnification and distinguish among different color coatings on wires
• Ability to operate at a level that meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards for the work area.
• Willingness to work on various product groups and work flexible shifts
• Ability to wear safety glasses ANSI Z87 approved, steel toe shoes and other PPE as required

Educational Requirements/Work Experience:

• Associate’s degree in electronics or electronic technology
• 3 years of relevant work experience with electronic instrumentation may be substituted for an associate’s degree
• Minimum 12 months electronics manufacturing or related experience
• Soldering experience

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree in electronics
• At least 6 months experience repairing electronics
• R.I.T.E., C.A.R.E., F.I.R.S.T certification preferred.

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