Job Description

Program Overview

Electro-mechanical repair and overhaul of mail processing, delivery and bulk processing equipment, including repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to a component level. These services ensure the continued essential automation, mechanization of retail and bulk processing equipment used in mail processing and retail installations across the entire country.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking skilled and qualified candidates for their Electronic Technician I position with the Postal CRF program located in Topeka, KS . The Electronic Technician works at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka, KS.  The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing, delivery, and bulk mail systems repairable parts. Examples: repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to component level. The CRF provides depot level maintenance for essential automation, mechanization, retail and bulk mail processing systems used in all mail processing and retail installations.

Our electronic technicians apply working technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks in working on various types of electronic equipment. Job specific tasks include:

• Perform testing and repair of simple to medium complexity electronic and electromechanical equipment using common hand tools and test equipment (e.g., multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, frequency counters, and oscilloscopes, etc.)  

• Diagnose and repair items to the component level using common hand tools and test equipment
• Follow instructions which cover virtually all procedures
• Receive technical guidance as required from supervisor or higher-level technicians
• Work is given detailed review when new or advanced assignments are involved 
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must have Formal electronics training from an accredited program or equivalent military training
• U.S. Citizenship

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must have knowledge and ability to perform component level repairs on simple to medium complexity electronic/electromechanical items
• Understanding of basic troubleshooting techniques
• Solid state electronics, and digital and analog theory training
• Understanding of general test equipment

• Knowledge of schematic symbols, values and their meaning

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with handling of ESD sensitive items   
• J-STD-001 certification
• ISCET Certified Electronic Technician (CET) certification

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Physical activity may include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and r epetitive motion

• R equired to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal
• Visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection)
• S ubject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

21.50

Details

Target Salary Range: The rate / range per hour below represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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