Satellite TV Technician - Paid Training

Company: DISH
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: December 5, 2019

Job Description:

Summary DISH is a Fortune 250 company with more than $13 billion in annual revenue that continues to redefine the communications industry. Our legacy is innovation and a willingness to challenge the status quo, including reinventing ourselves. We disrupted the pay-TV industry in the mid-90s with the launch of the DISH satellite TV service, taking on some of the largest U.S. corporations in the process, and grew to be the fourth-largest pay-TV provider. We are doing it again with the first live, internet-delivered TV service – Sling TV – that bucks traditional pay-TV norms and gives consumers a truly new way to access and watch television. Now we have our sights set on upending the wireless industry and unseating the entrenched incumbent carriers. We are driven by curiosity, pride, adventure, and a desire to win – it's in our DNA. We're looking for people with boundless energy, intelligence, and an overwhelming need to achieve to join our team as we embark on the next chapter of our story. Opportunity is here. We are DISH. Job Duties and Responsibilities DISH is hiring for an Engineering Technician I - at our Spartanburg, SC manufacturing facility. The Technician is required to provide excellent customer service as he/she is the first line of support to the manufacturing center floor. This technician also provides support on data tracking, time collection, audits, preparing work instructions and collaborates on special projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and electronic issues to ensure test and manufacturing equipment is operating according to requirements and specifications; some of the equipment includes manual test stations, high potency testers, scanners, automated test stations, among others Ability to interact with a proactive attitude and customer mindset when working with production associates, supervisors and coworkers from other areas or departments Ability to perform his/her daily duties following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Sequence Of Events (SOE) and other related documentation Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications and work orders to determine materials requirements or troubleshooting instructions or ensure compliance Ability to work on specific items with little to no supervision as well as being part of a crew or team Knowledge on maintaining and repair of torque drivers and soldering equipment is highly desired Experience working with a Maintenance management system such as SAP-Maintenance or Mpulse is desired Familiarity with 5S, TPM and other Lean Manufacturing techniques Assist with special engineering projects such as new product introduction, layout and/or process changes Assist other groups (IT, Maintenance, Facilities, Production) as required or instructed by supervisor Physical ability to lift and move production equipment such as benches, racks, carts, cabling and computers Skills - Experience and Requirements SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Position requires basic knowledge of time studies. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience Associate's Degree in electronics preferred CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Electronics repair training or certifications are desired SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and instructional emails Ability to work alone and in groups Ability to write simple correspondence and activity reports Possess strong communication and organizational skills Must know how to use a computer (Windows environment) Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 Knowledge of AutoCAD and maintenance management software is a plus Ability to calculate figures and amounts Ability to apply concepts of basic math and algebra REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form Ability to deal with problems that involve several concrete variables in standardized situations Ability to work under pressure. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk around considerably, kneel down, crawl in confined spaces, use ladders and not be afraid of heights. This individual must help move benches and racks, pull cables, lift fixtures, computers, smart boxes, or monitors alone or in a team. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The technician will respond to calls in the production floor, and all other areas where a production needs assistance. The technician may be required to assist production at the start of the shift or on weekends during ramp up phases or layout/process changes.

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