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Journeyman Electrician

Blackfoot, ID

Skill Trades / Support

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Primary Function:
The Journeyman/Journeywoman Electrician assists in the electrical construction of shop fabricated equipment as well as field installation of electrical systems. Works with and maintains 480VAC, 120VAC, and LVLE electrical systems. Plans layout, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan and complete new installations or modify existing infrastructure - minimizing waste of materials, maintaining NEC code, customer requirements, and Premier Technology standards.
  • Read blueprints, prepare sketches, and maintain documentation of the work process and completed project.
  • Troubleshoot circuitry in new and existing electrical systems, repair or recommend corrective action.
  • Plan and install conduit run, pull, and terminate wiring. Wire motors, controls, lighting, switches, relays, panels, instrumentation, and other industrial complex needs.
  • A high degree of travel is a requirement of this job. Must have a STAR Card (Real ID) Driver’s License or current Passport.

Performs other routine duties. Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community, and the environment. Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be a licensed electrician in the State of Idaho and capable of obtaining licenses in other states.

Ability to teach and mentor apprentice electricians.

It is estimated that this position requires an individual to travel 60% to 70% of the time.

Additional skills:
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a very dynamic environment – must have flexibility with an ability to focus.

Other Qualifications: 
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular, predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Premier Technology is a federal contractor, as such, this position will work on government contracts and requires that you are a US Citizen (not just authorized to work in the US).

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The job may require climbing of ladders and/or stairs. The employee will often lift heavy pieces of metal, work with arms overhead, torso twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, often for extended periods; the employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move weight above 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include strong visual acuity (with or without correction), color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Long hours (10 or more) are often scheduled, and job may require overtime and travel.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, loud noises, tripping hazards, exposure to sparks, welding arc, and open flame. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, mild industrial chemicals, inclement weather, risk of electrical shock and vibration. It is essential for employees to maintain awareness of their surroundings and when required, wear the necessary PPE. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefit Options: 
Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% Employee Paid Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account 
Employee Assistance Program
Supplement Benefits - Accident, Disability, Critical Care, Hospital, Term Life, Whole Life
Legal Shield/Identity Theft Protection/Gun Owners Insurance
Pet Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Other benefits:
4-Day Work Week
Paid Time Off (PTO) 
Paid Holidays
Craft Development and Training Opportunities 
Tuition Assistance 
Employee and Dependent Scholarships 

Premier Technology, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Craftsman Welder/Fabricator

Blackfoot, ID

Skill Trades / Support

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Primary Function: 
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products. Set up, operate, or tend welding, machines or robots that weld metal products, components, or assemblies. Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of pipe, plates, and structural metal products. Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  
•    Dismantle machines/processes, structural components, or mechanical mechanism at customer facilities.
•    Perform millwright work with some degree of proficiency.
•    Capable of performing pipe fitting and welding projects.
•    Proficient in welding the following: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, Overlaying 
•    Basic understanding of weld quality control, welding code standards and specifications, and non-destructive examination. 
•    Basic understanding of Radiography (x-ray testing of welds)
•    Lay-out and fabricate stairs and handrails.  
•    Fabricate, repair, and maintain sheet metal items.
•    Travel to designated job sites, which may vary in location and duration. Accommodations and travel expenses will be provided.
•    Other duties may be assigned. 

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community, and the environment.  Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times. 

Minimum Qualifications/Experience: 
Craft I
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) and one (1) to three (3) years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Craft II
Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and three (3) to six (6) years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Craft III
Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and five (5) to ten (10) years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

  • Experience reading blueprints.
  • Must be willing to travel occasionally.
  • Must be able to pass weld tests in accordance with AWS and ASME codes.   

Recommended to have a STAR Card (Real ID) Driver’s License or current Passport.

Additional skills: 
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a very dynamic environment – must have flexibility with an ability to focus.   

Other Qualifications:  
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular, predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Premier Technology is a federal contractor, as such, this position will work on government contracts and requires that you are a US Citizen (not just authorized to work in the US).

Physical Demands: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The job may require climbing of ladders and/or stairs. The employee will often lift heavy pieces of metal, work with arms overhead, torso twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, often for extended periods; the employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move weight above 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include strong visual acuity (with or without correction), color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Long hours (10 or more) are often scheduled, and job may require overtime and travel. 

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, loud noises, tripping hazards, exposure to sparks, welding arc, and open flame. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, mild industrial chemicals, inclement weather, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefit Options: 
Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% Employee Paid Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account 
Employee Assistance Program
Supplement Benefits - Accident, Disability, Critical Care, Hospital, Term Life, Whole Life
Legal Shield/Identity Theft Protection/Gun Owners Insurance
Pet Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
  
Other benefits:
4-Day Work Week
Paid Time Off (PTO) 
Paid Holidays
Craft Development and Training Opportunities 
Tuition Assistance 
Employee and Dependent Scholarships

Premier Technology, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Blast Booth Operator

Blackfoot, ID

Skill Trades / Support

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Primary Function:
Operates a blasting system that abrades surfaces of metal or hard composition objects to remove adhering scale, sand, paint, grease, tar, rust, and dirt, and to impart specified finish. The vast majority of blasting operations take place within a heated booth. Occasionally equipment is operated outside.

Operation of abrasive blasting equipment on both carbon and stainless steel. Blast media consists primarily of glass beads, steel grit and occasionally sand depending on contract requirements.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Load and unload the blast booth.
  • Operate forklift.
  • Masks specified areas of object to protect from abrading action.
  • Employee must be able to wear provided PPE consisting of blast hood, Tyvek protective wear, steel toed protective boots, leather gloves and hearing protection.
  • Examines finished parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Loads and moves materials to and from the work area.
  • May occasionally assist the paint crew in paint prep and packaging.
  • May occasionally assist in the fabrication of shipping crates.
  • Cleans and prepares surface of articles to be painted.
  • Assists in maintaining all equipment. 

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community, and the environment. Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Additional skills:
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a very dynamic environment – must have flexibility with an ability to focus.

Other Qualifications:  
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular, predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Premier Technology is a federal contractor, as such, this position will work on government contracts and requires that you are a US Citizen (not just authorized to work in the US).

Physical Demands: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The job may require climbing of ladders and/or stairs. The employee will often lift heavy pieces of metal, work with arms overhead, torso twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, often for extended periods; the employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move weight above 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include strong visual acuity (with or without correction), color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Long hours (10 or more) are often scheduled, and job may require overtime and travel.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, loud noises, tripping hazards, fumes or airborne particles, and mild industrial chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, sparks, welding arc, open flame, inclement weather, risk of electrical shock and vibration. It is essential for employees to maintain awareness of their surroundings and when required, wear the necessary PPE. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Benefit Options: 
Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% Employee Paid Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account 
Employee Assistance Program
Supplement Benefits - Accident, Disability, Critical Care, Hospital, Term Life, Whole Life
Legal Shield/Identity Theft Protection/Gun Owners Insurance
Pet Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
  
Other benefits:
4-Day Work Week
Paid Time Off (PTO) 
Paid Holidays
Craft Development and Training Opportunities 
Tuition Assistance 
Employee and Dependent Scholarships

Premier Technology, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Automation Technician

Blackfoot, ID

Engineering / Design

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Primary Function:
Responsible for supporting the implementation, operation, and maintenance of automated manufacturing systems, with a focus on robotic welding and fabrication processes. Ensures equipment is running efficiently, safely, and producing quality parts.

This role works closely with engineering, production, quality assurance, and welding teams to support automated systems and assist in deploying new automation solutions.

Assist in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of automated welding equipment and processes used in the fabrication of metal components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support project manufacturing approaches by assisting in the setup and implementation of automated equipment and robotic welding systems.
  • Participate in project planning and equipment installation phases by assisting with equipment setup, debug, and commissioning activities.
  • Interpret work instructions, prints, and customer specifications to ensure automated processes meet production and quality requirements.
  • Monitor and evaluate existing manufacturing processes and automated systems to identify issues and support continuous improvement efforts.
  • Apply working knowledge of component design and assembly to support proper fixturing, part alignment, and repeatability in automated processes.
  • Assist in maintaining processes and procedures to help the company meet production goals, efficiency targets, and quality standards.
  • Support the design, build, and modification of fixtures, tooling, and mock-ups for automated welding applications.
  • Assist in robot programming and program touch-ups (teach pendant or offline software) under guidance from engineering.
  • Support the setup and operation of robotic welding cells, including loading/unloading parts, verifying program execution, and making minor adjustments.
  • Troubleshoot and repair automated equipment, including robotic systems, welding power sources, sensors, and basic electrical/mechanical components.
  • Assist with integration and maintenance of peripheral devices such as positioners, clamps, and basic sensor systems.
  • Perform routine maintenance and support preventive maintenance activities on automated welding equipment.
  • Conduct test runs and assist with process validation, including checking weld quality and part consistency.
  • Document issues, repairs, and process changes, and communicate findings to engineering and production teams.
  • Assist in evaluating new equipment, tools, and techniques by supporting testing and trials.
  • Work with quality and engineering teams to ensure compliance with welding procedures, standards, and inspection requirements.
  • Support training of operators on automated equipment and safe operation practices.
  • Operate and maintain 3D printers, including routine calibration and troubleshooting print issues.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community, and the environment. Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value, and it must be promoted and always enforced.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Automation or a related role within a manufacturing or construction environment.

·         Knowledge of both composite and metal 3d Printing is highly preferred.

·         Experience using slicing software and executing basic post‑processing steps.

·         Familiarity with resolving common additive equipment errors and performing preventative maintenance.

·         Base understanding of welding techniques (e.g., TIG, MIG, SMAW), and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.

·         Experience with CAD software, and other relevant engineering tools. (SolidWorks, Fusion)

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve welding issues.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

·         High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

·         Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, with strong organizational and project management skills.

Other Qualifications: 
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular, predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Premier Technology is a federal contractor, and as such, this position will work on government contracts and requires that you are a US Citizen (not just authorized to work in the US).

Physical Demands:  
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time while working at a computer.  The job may require climbing of ladders and/or stairs. The employee may occasionally lift heavy pieces of metal, work with arms overhead, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move weight above 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include strong visual acuity (with or without correction), color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Long hours (10 or more) are often scheduled, and job may require overtime.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, loud noises, tripping hazards, exposure to sparks, welding arc, and open flame. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, mild industrial chemicals, inclement weather, risk of electrical shock and vibration. It is essential for employees to maintain awareness of their surroundings and when required, wear the necessary PPE. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefit Options: 

Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% Employee Paid Coverage

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account 

Employee Assistance Program

Supplement Benefits - Accident, Disability, Critical Care, Hospital, Term Life, Whole Life

Legal Shield/Identity Theft Protection/Gun Owners Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

  

Other benefits:

4-Day Work Week

Paid Time Off (PTO) 

Paid Holidays

Training Opportunities 

Tuition Assistance 

Employee and Dependent Scholarships

Premier Technology, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Manufacturing Engineer (Automation)

Blackfoot, ID

Engineering / Design

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Primary Function:
Responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems, with a focus on robotic welding and fabrication processes. Ensures quality standards are met while improving production efficiency, repeatability, and scalability through automation.

This role involves collaborating with design, production, quality assurance, and welding engineering teams to develop and deploy automated solutions that meet industry standards and project specifications, particularly in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop/identify project manufacturing approaches by reviewing project proposals and plans, with a focus on automation feasibility, system integration, and ROI.
  • Participate in project planning during the estimating and proposal phase, including automation concept development, cycle time estimation, and capital equipment justification.
  • Interpret customer specifications to define requirements for automated manufacturing systems, including welding processes, tolerances, and quality expectations.
  • Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and workflows to identify opportunities for automation, robotic integration, and process standardization, and implement improved solutions.
  • Apply working knowledge of component design and assembly to support design for automation (DFA), including fixturing strategy, datum structure, and tolerance stack-up.
  • Create processes and procedures to help the company meet budgetary and performance goals through automation, labor reduction, and throughput improvements.
  • Conduct and coordinate design for manufacturability and automation (DFMA) reviews.
  • Research, develop, and implement automated welding systems, including robotic programming, motion control, and integration of welding power sources and peripherals.
  • Develop or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures for automated and robotic applications, including optimization of weld parameters for repeatability and reduced variability.
  • Integrate and troubleshoot robotic systems, PLCs, sensors (seam tracking, touch sensing), and other automation components within manufacturing processes.
  • Prepare technical reports because of research, development, and automation system performance evaluations, including cycle time, uptime, and quality metrics.
  • Evaluate new developments in automation, robotics, and welding technologies for potential application to current manufacturing challenges.
  • Perform experimental welding and system trials to evaluate new automated equipment, robotic programs, techniques, and materials.
  • Lead troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts on automated welding systems, addressing mechanical, electrical, and programming issues.
  • Direct and coordinate technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards, including validation of automated system performance and weld quality.
  • Basic familiarity with operating 3D printers, including understanding of slicing workflows and print setup.

Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community, and the environment. Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value, and it must be promoted and always enforced.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.  Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing or Automation engineering or a related role within a manufacturing or construction environment.

·         Knowledge of both composite and metal 3d Printing is highly preferred.

·         Experience supporting or maintaining additive manufacturing equipment.

·         Proficiency in welding techniques (e.g., TIG, MIG, SMAW), and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.

·         Experience with CAD software, and other relevant engineering tools. (SolidWorks, Fusion)

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve welding issues.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

·         High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

·         Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, with strong organizational and project management skills.

Other Qualifications: 
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular, predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Premier Technology is a federal contractor, and as such, this position will work on government contracts and requires that you are a US Citizen (not just authorized to work in the US).

Physical Demands:  
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time while working at a computer.  The job may require climbing of ladders and/or stairs. The employee may occasionally lift heavy pieces of metal, work with arms overhead, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move weight above 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include strong visual acuity (with or without correction), color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Long hours (10 or more) are often scheduled, and job may require overtime.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, loud noises, tripping hazards, exposure to sparks, welding arc, and open flame. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, mild industrial chemicals, inclement weather, risk of electrical shock and vibration. It is essential for employees to maintain awareness of their surroundings and when required, wear the necessary PPE. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefit Options: 

Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% Employee Paid Coverage

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account 

Employee Assistance Program

Supplement Benefits - Accident, Disability, Critical Care, Hospital, Term Life, Whole Life

Legal Shield/Identity Theft Protection/Gun Owners Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

  

Other benefits:

4-Day Work Week

Paid Time Off (PTO) 

Paid Holidays

Training Opportunities 

Tuition Assistance 

Employee and Dependent Scholarships

Premier Technology, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to every applicant. Our process is to contact only those selected for further consideration. We truly appreciate your interest in Premier Technology. Unless otherwise noted, all positions remain open until filled.

If you require assistance in applying online or filling out our application we will make reasonable accommodations. Please contact Human Resources at (208) 785-2274, or e-mail hr@ptius.net for assistance. Assistance is also available at the Idaho Department of Labor office.

Premier Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law. Qualified Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 FAX: 208-782-9005 |  EMAIL: hr@ptius.net  Download Application

If you are having trouble or are unable to fill out the online application, please feel free to download our PDF Application and submit via email to HR@ptius.net, or in person at our Blackfoot Facility.