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 Fortunes 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What youll do:

TheTroubleshooting Electrician position is responsible for providing electricalsystem support, including complex troubleshooting, facilitating engineeringchanges, testing electrical functions, and more, for the companys variousproduct 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 assignedarea
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 yearsproven work experience as an Auto Electrician
Formal schooling and training on automotive electrical systems and electronicspreferred
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 applicablecomputer 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
oStand 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 ....