Electrical Technician - 2nd Shift

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for providing programming, troubleshooting and repair of vehicle electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems as required to meet production goals. Document work and results as required and advise management of vehicle condition. Work overtime as required to complete production goals. Function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and maintain control of situations as they arise. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Disclaimer: THIS JOB IS AN ONSITE POSITION LOCATED AT THE NEW FLYER OF AMERICA FACILITY LOCATED IN ANNISTON, ALABAMA.

·        Understanding of advanced electrical theory, both AC and DC

·        Ability to perform multimeter functions as required to complete all troubleshooting

·        Understanding of series, parallel, and advanced electrical circuits

·        Advanced understanding of PLC logic with ability to troubleshoot PLC systems

·        Advanced understanding of relay logic with ability to troubleshoot relay systems

·        Advanced understanding of communication networks such as CAN

·        Understanding of various Hybrid Drive systems and ability troubleshoot and repair

·        Ability to identify all NFI electrical components and provide explanation of function

·        Ability to identify all components on an NFI electrical schematic

·        Computer skills to include Excel, Outlook, Internet browsers

·        Must apply safe working practices with electrical systems by adhering to safety policies, procedures and processes.

·        Must have good interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.

·        Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

·        Must be able to work in a team environment.

·        Must perform work allocated.

·        Must be able to learn and work with 12V and 24V systems.

·        Must be able to learn how to work around high voltage systems (200+ Volts).

·        Intermediate level computer skills preferred.

·        Knowledge of electrical components and how they work (for example resistors, diodes and relays) a plus.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:·        

High School or GED equivalent

Associate degree in automotive discipline, electronics, or equivalent vocational school/job experience combination.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive Wages.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K.
• FMLA/Short Term Disability.
• A continuous learning environment.
• NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY: 

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.  News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.arbocsv.com, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts.

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