Electrical Tester (High Voltage)

ELECTRIC MACHINERY COMPANY LLC•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp., is hiring an Electrical Tester for its Quality Team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Tester provides validated product performance data by setting up, operating, troubleshooting, calibrating, and reporting on tests. The role tests motors, generators, control equipment, and specially designed power apparatus against applicable IEEE, API, NEMA, and other product specifications. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with voluntary weekday and weekend overtime. This is a full-time union position. The Tester reads production orders, engineering data sheets, process and test specifications, and drawings; prepares electronic data sheets, test plans, and reports; and uses auxiliary testing apparatus and other required test equipment. The role also performs mechanical setup, testing, dynamic balancing, electrical in-process verification, and maintenance and calibration of electrical test equipment. It includes moving materials with lifting equipment, contributing to continuous improvement, and following ISO 9001 quality standards and OSHA and EPA regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and self-motivation.
Ability to work both as a team member and independently.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to partner and communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certificate or degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Set up, connect, test, and adjust motors, generators, control equipment, and specially designed power apparatus to meet applicable specifications.
Read production orders, engineering data sheets, process specifications, test specifications, and drawings relevant to the apparatus being tested.
Prepare electronic data sheets, test plans, and reports to meet internal and external customer requirements.
Use auxiliary testing apparatus, including pony brakes, generators, voltmeters, ammeters, dynamometers, driving motors, tachometers, meggers, and high-pot equipment.
Inspect machines for common defects before setup and report identified defects to a supervisor for disposition.
Connect test units through the required meters, generators, shunts, instrument transformers, resistors, reactors, or other apparatus.
Collect, record, and analyze data for comparison with specifications.
Perform mechanical setup, testing, and dynamic balancing of components.
Perform electrical in-process verification of compliance with specifications.
Calibrate and maintain electrical test equipment, including developing electronic databases, standards, work instructions, and procedures.
Lift and move materials using a forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane, or jib crane.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in day-to-day work.
Perform to ISO 9001 quality standards and comply with OSHA and EPA regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work as a Quality Team member using and performing to the team’s skills matrix.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility beginning the first day on the job.
401(k) with match beginning the first month following hire.
Quarterly bonus program payout potential.
12 company-paid holidays.
Accrued paid time off (PTO).
Paid birthday, usable anytime throughout the year.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
Company-paid life insurance.
$6,000 annual tuition reimbursement program.
Company-provided tools.
Company-provided uniforms, laundered.
Company reimbursement for safety shoes and safety glasses.
Secure, free onsite parking.