Shop Tech 1 - Electrical Testing

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Shop Technician 1 

General Job Function:

Electrical area executes assembly, disassembly, refurbishment, and wiring operations. This opportunity is an Individual Contributor who performs multiple assignments in support of electro-mechanical assembly, repair, refurbishment of equipment, components, or tooling systems. The person may perform both electrical wiring or assembly and mechanical assembly; follows standard procedures and is closely supervised; and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation. The role works under general direction with close supervision in which specific instructions are provided on all new assignments.  Initial assignments are in a "training status” and all work is to be checked for quality and accuracy.  Independent decision-making ability increases as experience is gained
 

Duties and Responsibilities (in the order of priority):

Your Day to Day:

• Ability to comprehend basic mechanical and/or electrical drawings, codes, schematics, manuals, blueprints and procedures, and record data in the required form. 
• Ability/knowledge of electrical equipment, electrical soldering skills, hand and power tool usage.
• Apply knowledge of basic electro-mechanical theory and components to build subassemblies.
• Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and wire low voltage and medium voltage breakers per engineering documents for refurbishments and new builds.
• Install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, or connectors
• Ability to Operate electrical/electronic test equipment.
• Plan, lay out, assemble or fabricate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic equipment.

Education and Qualifications / Skills and Competencies:

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma/equivalent
• Associates degree preferred
• 0 - 2 years relevant experience with demonstrated electrical, mechanical, machining or inspection skills.  Specific knowledge of electrical or mechanical drawings, assembly, and wiring.
  • Preferred:  Nuclear Industry experience.
  • United States Department of Labor Journeyman Certification preferred
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and multitasking skills.

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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