ATS- Electrical Technician- WKND shift

Eaton Corporation; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Asheville, NC is seeking an ATS- Electrical Technician for the WKND shift. The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining test equipment to perform electrical, electronic and mechanical tests on control equipment under supervision.

The position offers a $25.00 per hour rate and requires a high school diploma/GED with 2 years’ experience in power/electrical distribution and the ability to read schematics. Candidates within 50 miles will be considered.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma /GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• Previous experience in troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and test equipment per verbal/written instructions, drawings and specs.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation and sequence testing; inspect assemblies and components for quality.
• Troubleshoot test failures, identify root causes and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering/Quality.
• Verify customer orders for completeness and support inspectors during testing/inspection activities.
• Recommend and support improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration and testing procedures.
• Maintain test equipment, calibration status, records and reports; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

High school diploma

Electrical distribution experience

Troubleshooting electrical circuits

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology/Engineering or related field

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a ATS- Electrical Technician- WKND shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 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.

What you’ll do:

The ATS- Electrical Technician will set up, operate and maintain a variety of test equipment to perform electrical, electronic and mechanical tests on a variety of control equipment under the supervision of an experienced tester. Tester C is expected to continue through tester progression to Tester B & A, following the documented timeline and expectations provided in the tester book.

In this function you will:

• Follow verbal and written instructions, drawings, and specifications to set up, inspect, and test equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence testing; inspect assemblies, panels, and components for quality and functionality.
• Troubleshoot test failures, determine root causes, and coordinate corrective actions with Engineering, Quality, and supervision.
• Verify customer orders for completeness and support customer inspectors during testing and inspection activities.
• Recommend and support improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, testing procedures, and ensure required changes and repairs are completed.
• Maintain test equipment, calibration status, records, and reports.
• Comply with all safety, PPE, hygiene, and housekeeping requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma /GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years’ work experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• Previous experience in troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.
• Able to read and interpret electrical 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 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology/Engineering / Electromechanical / Mechatronics or related field
• 1 year of reading and interpreting schematics
• Previous experience working with open and energized electrical equipment in a testing environment

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