Electrical Test Technician — On-Site, 1st Shift

MSCCN; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is seeking an Electrical Pre-Tester for our Sumter, SC facility. The role focuses on wiring verification, component checks, and programming controllers to support timely order fulfillment.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 6am-2:30pm; pay is $25.00 per hour with eligibility for a variable incentive. The position is on-site and requires basic electrical testing experience and the ability to work to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Associate’s degree in Electronics or Mechatronics from an accredited institution OR Military technical school equivalent diploma in a related field.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience performing electrical testing (reading schematics, troubleshooting circuits, verifying continuity, general electrical component knowledge).
• 6 months of experience wiring experience (Switchboard or Power Distribution products).
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a continuous basis without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Inspect wiring and Test Switchboard product produced on all lines, according to testing work instructions and in accordance with applicable governmental requirements, to uncover product non-conformances. Document inspections made on applicable checklist
• Utilize continuity tester, trip test kits. Verify switches and circuit breakers function properly. Conduct electrical tests per safety and training requirements and procedures. (Shunt Trip, configuration, NETA testing.)
• Verify that any revisions released to the production floor regarding wiring are incorporated into the product, all documentation reflects the current revision, and previous revisions of documents are destroyed.
• Ensure that component literature and necessary product documentation are included with the job.
• Document nonconformance’s, which are critical quality records, to aid problem solving and continuous improvement efforts. Communicate production non-conformances to appropriate production personnel in a timely manner and verify required rework. Communicate design errors to appropriate front-end personnel for correction, obtain revisions, and verify required rework.
• Ensure that suspect product is identified as such at all times to prevent unintended use.
• Serve as informal trainer for to production personnel.

Skills

Electrical testing

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting circuits

Wiring experience

Basic electricity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Electronics or Mechatronics or military technical school

BS in engineering

Tools

Continuity tester

Test switches and circuit breakers

Multimeter

Job description

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is seeking an Electrical Pre-Tester for our Sumter, SC facility. The role focuses on wiring verification, component checks, and programming controllers to support timely order fulfillment.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 6am-2:30pm; pay is $25.00 per hour with eligibility for a variable incentive. The position is on-site and requires basic electrical testing experience and the ability to work to safety procedures.