Industrial Technician
Chicago, IL
Nationwide Service & Projects (NSP) – Industrial /
Permanent hire /
On-site
Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!
Wachter is accepting applications for Industrial Low Voltage Lead Technicians for installs and remodel projects at various locations across the United States. Candidates should have experience with the telecommunications cabling industry.
We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and special installation projects, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.
Benefits Package: Company Paid!
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost!
- Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Teladoc, TriaHealth, Legal and Identity Theft Monitoring
- Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
- Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
- Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required.
- Company vehicle could be provided after initial employment.
Requirements:
- 2 years of experience as an Industrial Technician.
- Experience working in Manufacturing, Oil/Gas, or Mining preferred.
- Safety-specific certifications are an advantage (OSHA, MSHA)
- Industry-specific certifications are a plus (BICSI, Siemon, Panduit, Belden, Corning). Please list certifications if any.
- Flexible and willing to work on-call, early morning, day, night, and weekend shifts depending on the requirements of the job.
- Available and willing for extensive travel nationwide, road warrior.
- Regional travel approximately 6-8 hours from home requiring hotel stays. Expect to be on the road for 4-6 weeks at a time.
- Knowledge of Cat5/CAT6 cabling and installation of small equipment: switches, brides, cameras (specifically Axis).
- Experience with 24v and 70v paging systems.
- Strong knowledge of multiple termination types for multi-mode and single-mode fibers.
- Able to neatly dress and terminate large bundles of cables inside IDF and MDF cabinets.
- Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
- Proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, PDF documentation, and databases Microsoft Office programs.
- Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.
- Ability to work in cramped spaces.
- Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift; and ability to work at heights, of 40 plus feet.
- Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.
- Reliable transportation with required insurance coverage.
- Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.
- Execute advanced troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
Responsibilities:
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintenance of various structured cabling systems in industrial environments.
- Pulling and terminating fiber (uni-cam/fusion splicing).
- Installation of AP's and associated mounting hardware.
- Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.
- Installing cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and inner duct.
- Repairing cable poles and towers.
- Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.
- Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.
- Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
- Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regard to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.
- Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
$22 - $27 an hour
About:
Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.
We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
