Electrical Switchgear Tester - 1st Shift
About The Position
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking an Electrical Switchgear Tester - 1st Shift. This position is based at our Omaha, NE facility. The hourly rate for this position is $28.00 - $34.00 per hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. The core hours are 6am - 3:30 pm Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. • Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) • Healthcare/retirement savings programs • Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance • Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development • Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs • Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) What you’ll do: This Electrical Switchgear Tester is a vital position, to our production process. Our electrical testers are the final step for all functional and quality checks for our large electrical products (Switchgear). Working in teams, you’ll review schematics and wiring diagrams to test connections, circuits, relays, and other transformers. Some programming of displays may be required depending on customer specifications. All testers become certified electrical workers and must be proactively troubleshoot complex electrical circuits.
Requirements
- Must have an Associate’s Degree in an electrical or electromechanical technology from an accredited institution – OR- minimum of 2 years’ experience testing and troubleshooting electrical equipment with a high school diploma /GED from an accredited institution – OR – minimum 2 years’ experience testing and troubleshooting electrical equipment with an Electronics associates degree
- Must have worked with live electricity and troubleshoot live circuits
- Must have worked with 3 phase electricity
- Must be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 60-mile radius of Omaha, NE will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
Nice To Haves
- Experience assembling and testing switchgear
- Experience working with transformers, relays and or motor controls
- NETA testing experience preferred
- Three (3) years’ experience testing electrical equipment preferred
- Working knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, and safety procedures of a manufacturing facility
- May travel to customer sites for trouble shooting and repair (<10%).
- May include some evening and weekend work.
- Good problem solving and troubleshooting ability
- Excellent history of work performance, teamwork and attendance
Responsibilities
- Perform functional and operational tests to ensure wiring and assembly of the finished product matches the drawings and project specifications.
- Reference schematics and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot any errors during testing
- Utilize meters and additional electrical testing equipment to verify all correct outputs
- Safely perform all test on Switchgear products in alignment with internal qualified electrical worker standards
- Utilize computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electrical products and systems.
- Perform routine quality inspections on Switchgear during the assembly process.
- Maintain accurate quality records to identify trends for corrective measures
Benefits
- Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
- Healthcare/retirement savings programs
- Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
- Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
- Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
- Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
