Electronic Technician

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Location: Newport / Dandridge, TN

Electronic Technicians: We will train the right candidates for most technical positions.

Application: Dry Cell Rechargeable Battery Assembly - Circuit Board Design - Battery Charger Trouble Shoot to Circuit Board Level and Repair.

Markets: Broadcast News, Cinema, Film and Video, DOD, DOT, Instrumentation, Survey, Utilities, Any market with volume of dry cell rechargeable battery packs.

These is an excellent opportunity for independent and detail oriented personalities that enjoy intricate work and personal satisfaction in a well done job as well as communicating and working with other people. These positions are hourly and can produce a very good income. We have a ZERO tolerance for defects. The ability to relate well and work with others, good grammar, honesty, hygiene, being well kept, and good work ethic are more important to us than a full college or technical degree!

Main Battery Cell Chemicals:
- Nickel Cadmium (Main)
- Nickel Metal Hydride
- NICKEL-HYDROGEN (Ni-H₂)
- Lithium
  - Lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl₂)
  - Lithium-sulfur dioxide (Li-SO₂)
  - Lithium-manganese dioxide (Li-MnO₂)
- Lithium Ion
- Dry Cell Lead Acid: Hawker Cyclon & Enersys
- Alkaline
  - Druacell & Panasonic
  - Saft Silver Air-depolarized Alkaline Batteries
  - Saft Air-depolarized Saline Batteries
- Silver (Torpedoes & Space)
  - Magnesium-silver chloride (Ag-ClMg)
  - Silver-zinc (Ag-Zn)
Requirements
- Strong electronic \ electrical technical background
- Two year electronic associate degree - technical degree
- Detail Oriented, Responsible, and Dependable
- Demonstrate Strong Organizational Skills
- Assembly of battery packs, we will teach you our way.
- Operation of inverter welders for welding tabs onto battery cells (We will train you)
- Operation of sand blasters, powder coating, powder coating ovens, plastic welders (We will train you)
- Battery charger repair: Charger repair positions require a technical degree and experience trouble shooting circuit boards, many without a schematic. Must be able to quickly, correctly, and efficiently diagnose and replace:
  - Transistors
  - Oscillators
  - Diodes
  - Capacitors
  - Resistors
  - TVS components
  - Double Sided Boards
  - Switching Power Supplies
  - Chips, Strong knowledge of all types of logic chips
  - Search / source technical data via internet
  - Apply technical data to our applications
  - Find and repair cracked solder joints on circuit boards
  - Understand waves and signals
  - No schematics involved
  - Design new circuit boards and circuits
  - TV repair background helpful
- Ability to: (We will teach you OUR way)
  - Quickly and accurately receive and document batteries for rebuilding / orders for new battery packs
  - Quickly communicate client and product information upon receipt of product.
  - Maintain Outlook Database
  - Use Supplied Sales Order / Inventory Software
  - Weld battery cells together into an assembly of higher quality than OEM specification
  - Carefully Open ABS / Polystyrene Plastic Cases
  - Test Battery Inserts for compliance
  - Install Battery Inserts
  - Test Battery Pack for compliance
  - Charge-Balance-Discharge Battery Packs verifying proper compliance
  - Inspect Quality of Installation
  - Seal Battery Cases
  - Inspect Quality of Case Sealing
  - Verify proper operation of new or rebuilt battery packs for compliance
  - Pack and Ship Batteries to correct clients.
  - Troubleshoot battery chargers
  - Quickly repair battery chargers to better than OEM specification
  - Interest in design and implementation of
    - Next generation battery packs and battery charger technology
    - Fuel cell research
    - Solar power (portable)
- Work at our location in Dandridge / Newport Tennessee
- Income is hourly through Rathbone Energy
  - Charger repair has a piece work pay scale in addition to hourly pay.
- You are expected to and will call on and communicate with existing and new clients.
- Non-disclosure required
- Non compete required
- Drug Test and random drug test required
- Background check required

Send Resume to: careers@rathboneenergy.com (Human Resources)
Then call for interview appointment at 865-484-1783. All interviews are by appointment.
Bring your:
1. Drivers license
2. Social Security card
3. Proof of authorization to work in the United States / Work Visa
4. Complete the following 2 pages of our employment application and bring with you
  1. Employment Application Part 1 .doc Select "Read Only"
  2. Pages 3 and 4 of the employment application will be completed within our facility

RATHBONE ENERGY, INC., IS A
- DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING TOBACCO PRODUCTS
- NO WEAPONS
- EMPLOYEES ONLY ENVIRONMENT
- NON-COMPETE REQUIRED
- NON-DISCLOSURE REQUIRED
- Drug Test and random drug test required
- Background check required
- WE HIRE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, OR DISABILITY.
- DRESS FOR SUCCESS IN ANYTHING EXCEPT SWEATS OR WIND BREAKER TYPE CLOTHING
  - If you do not have pride in yourself you will not have pride in the product you assist us in building, which is job excellent.
  - We do not care whether the type and amount of clothing and footwear you select to wear each day comes from Neiman Marcus or a Goodwill store. We do expect you and your apparel to be well kept.
    - A major amount of our business is from referral. Our customer base is one that stays on the run, yet they take time to call or send emails complementing us and thanking us for our job excellent product. This praise from our client base is extremely rewarding and we intend to always be in the positive eye of our client base.

Last Updated: Saturday, 13. September 2008 11:48:55 PM

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