Electronic Technician
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Requisition ID: 2646
Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.
Position Overview
To carry out wiring installations on aircraft, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul and/or manufacture avionics equipment as well as various other electronic equipment items.
What You Will Do
Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.
Position Overview
To carry out wiring installations on aircraft, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul and/or manufacture avionics equipment as well as various other electronic equipment items.
What You Will Do
- Safely operates support equipment and hand/power tools while adhering to Tool and FOD control procedures.
- Maintains a clean/safe work area utilizing safe work practices and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Assists Avionics Systems Technicians to perform required maintenance and installations.
- Perform wire harness installation in Aircraft alongside Avionics Technicians.
- Manufactures and assembles printed circuit boards and electronic components in accordance with applicable technical documentation and drawings.
- Cleans, tests, repairs, troubleshoots and rectifies snags on printed circuit boards and electronic components brought in for repair and overhaul.
- Cleans, tests, repairs, troubleshoots and rectifies snags on electronic equipment containing Radio-Active Material (RAM).
- Operates equipment used to carry out tests and repairs to electronic components.
- Uses appropriate chemicals to clean, bond and/or otherwise process electronic components.
- Assists other Electronics Technicians and Avionics Technicians in performing trade related tasks.
- May be required to provide on-job-training to other members of the Electronics Technician/Avionics technicians Classifications.
- Keeps immediate work area clean and tidy.
- Assumes other trade-related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor
- Candidate must have, as a minimum, a Certificate or Diploma as an Electronics Technician received from an accredited College/Trade school or equivalent from a Canadian Military Trade school.
- Candidate must be able to read and interpret blueprints, electronic schematics and Technical Manuals.
- Candidate must have also received training in soldering techniques of miniature components.
- Candidate must pass minimum vision test.
- Previous experience in troubleshooting electro-mechanical components and/or analog circuitry is highly desirable.
- Previous experience in an Electronics Lab environment is desirable.
- Previous experience as an avionics technician with on-aircraft experience is an asset.
- Ability to work in a team environment with engineers and other technicians from varied backgrounds.
- Ability to initiate work without direction.
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies.
- Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 6S activities in your area.
- Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian Government Security Clearances.
- All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
- Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
- We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!
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Responsibilities
Install aircraft wiring and wire harnesses, and assist avionics technicians with aircraft maintenance and installation tasks. Manufacture, test, troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul electronic components and equipment, including printed circuit boards and equipment containing radioactive material.
Requirements
A certificate or diploma in electronics technology from an accredited college or trade school, or equivalent Canadian military trade-school training, is required, along with the ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals and training in miniature-component soldering. Candidates must pass a vision test, meet applicable security and controlled-goods requirements, and demonstrate safe work practices; electronics lab, electro-mechanical, analog circuitry, and on-aircraft avionics experience are desirable or assets.
Skills
- Aircraft Wiring Installation
- Avionics Maintenance
- Electronics Troubleshooting
- Electronics Repair and Overhaul
- Printed Circuit Board Assembly
- Soldering Miniature Components
- Blueprint and Schematic Interpretation
- Technical Manual Interpretation
- Electro-Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Analog Circuitry
- Electronic Testing
- Wire Harness Installation
- Safe Tool Operation
- Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean and 6S
Benefits
- Paid Personal Days
- Statutory Holidays
- Benefits Package
- RRSP Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Long Service Awards
- Volunteer Grant Program
- Scholarship Program
Visa sponsorship
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- Engineering
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- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Aerospace
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Avionics
- Electronics Technician
- Aircraft Wiring
- Wire Harnesses
- Printed Circuit Boards
- Electronic Components
- Electronic Equipment
- Radioactive Material
- Soldering
- Miniature Components
- Blueprints
- Electronic Schematics
- Technical Manuals
- Electro-Mechanical Components
- Analog Circuitry
- Electronics Laboratory
- Troubleshooting
- Testing and Repair
- Tool and FOD Control
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Controlled Goods Program
- ITAR
- Government Security Clearance
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- 6S