Production Testing Technician (Shift- A)
About The Position
The Production Testing Technician tests low- and medium-voltage electrical products, including switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, breakers, and MCCs, to ensure they meet industry standards and client specifications. The role works closely with Engineering, follows inspection and test plans (ITPs), performs factory acceptance tests (FATs), maintains repair and calibration records, and documents service and failure findings. The technician may also train others and oversee teams. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is based at manufacturing facilities and may require travel between local facilities in North Wales and West Chester, Pennsylvania. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment that may be loud, brightly lit, and subject to seasonal temperature changes.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to validate and correct existing technical documents, including test procedures.
- Ability to manage technical tasks with minimal supervision and handle technical information and documentation.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret schematics.
- Proficiency with computer systems, such as Microsoft Office.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to convey technical findings, issues, and topics to relevant parties.
- Willingness to train personnel, oversee teams, and work as part of a team.
- Technical college education or equivalent formal training in Electrical Engineering Technologies.
- CET/CTech designation or an Electrician’s/Journeyman designation or license.
- Proven experience with low- and medium-voltage equipment.
- At least 5 years of experience testing, troubleshooting, and performing failure analysis on electrical equipment.
- Theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in electrical testing, including use of a High Pot test set, Current Injector, Megger insulation resistance meter, multimeter, Relay Test Set, and Corona test set.
- Satisfactory completion of additional background screening.
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment and follow safety instructions.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, stand, walk around the work area, and lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for manipulating small parts and using hand tools; comfort with occasional repetitive motions.
- Ability to stay alert to potential shop-floor hazards and access and navigate each department at assigned facilities.
- Availability to travel between local facilities in North Wales and West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities
- Test low- and medium-voltage products, including switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, breakers, and MCCs.
- Work closely with Engineering and identify issues with electrical drawings.
- Follow ITPs and perform FATs.
- Maintain the repair and calibration database.
- Enter job information and maintain database records, associated paperwork, and time tracking.
- Prepare detailed service and failure records.
- Meet project deadlines and maintain a strong customer focus.
- Train personnel and oversee teams in varied settings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Reimbursement may be requested for one pair of steel- or composite-toe boots or shoes once a year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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