Troubleshooting Electrician

Troubleshooting Electrician | The Shyft Group, Inc. | Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do:

The Troubleshooting Electrician position is responsible for providing electrical system support, including complex troubleshooting, facilitating engineering changes, testing electrical functions, and more, for the company's various product lines including our specialty utility vehicles.

Job Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and solve complex electrical problems
• Install new vehicle wiring systems
• Install missing components
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Eliminate any potential defects based on write-ups and self-inspection
• Assist with major reworks and projects
• Document and report electrical defects
• Lead resolution of electrical defects and reworks
• Interact with Electrical Engineering on current manufacturing issues
• Maintain electrical documentation for shop floor applications
• Perform function tests
• Lead quality, cost, and productivity improvement efforts
• Support manufacturing and OEM service
• Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area
• Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etc.
• Perform rework, as needed
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
• Meet production goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Initiate process improvements
• Support 5S in work area
• Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues
• Work in close proximity with customer, as needed
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance

What you need to be successful:

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years proven work experience as an Auto Electrician
• Formal schooling and training on automotive electrical systems and electronics preferred
• Auto electrical qualification certificate preferred
• Able to read blue prints
• 12 volt electrical experience
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Positive attitude and team oriented
• Basic computer skills are required
• Experience using schematics, electrical diagnostic equipment, and applicable computer equipment
• Knowledge of basic automotive wiring theory and application
• Cab electrical experience preferred
• Able to:

o Accumulate tools and equipment required to perform assigned tasks

o Stand or crouch in position for long periods

o Work in confined spaces

o Work overtime on short notice

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Stay Healthy:

Medical and Rx Plan

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision Plan

Healthcare Flexible Spending

Wellness Plan

Financial Security:

401 (k) Retirement Savings

Short and Long Term Disability

Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance:

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Dependent Care FSA

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at ....