Electrical Tester-1st shift

Eaton; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Weekly pay

Shift premiums

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Eaton in South Milwaukee, WI, is seeking an Electrical Tester-1st shift. The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining test equipment to evaluate electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. Opportunities exist to advance to Electrical Tester II with progression.

The job offers a competitive hourly rate of $29.60, with a 6:30 am–2:30 pm core schedule and overtime may be required. Benefits include health coverage, paid holidays, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• Experience with electrical concepts such as electricity, motors and controls, PLC programming, and fundamentals of AC/DC.
• No immigration sponsorship offered; candidates outside 50-mile radius not considered; military exemptions apply.

Responsibilities

• Test equipment to meet customer specifications and safety/quality requirements.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety procedures.
• Build knowledge through classroom work, reading, and training with a tester II or engineer.
• Develop rapport with customers and interface on witness tests.
• Record data, write reports, and process paperwork accurately and on time.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues during tests with guidance from senior staff.
• Suggest improvements to test setups and procedures where appropriate.
• Perform electrical testing on equipment from 5VDC to 30KVAC three-phase power.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Test Equipment Operation

Computer Skills

Product Knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Career Opportunities: Electrical Tester-1st shift (76166)

Requisition ID76166-Posted10/22/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ESSdivision is currently seeking aElectrical Tester-1st shift to join our team in South Milwaukee, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is$29.60 per hour.

The core hours are 6:30 am - 2:30 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• Paid holidays - up to 12!
• Weekly pay
• Shift premiums - $2.50/hr for off shifts & Opportunities for overtime.
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

The Electrical Tester sets up, operates, and maintains a variety of test equipment to perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical tests on a variety of control equipment. Electrical Tester I is expected to continue through tester progression to Electrical Tester II, following the documented timeline and expectation provided in the test book.

In this function, you will:

• Test equipment, ensure it meets customer specifications as well as safety and quality requirements under supervision.
• Ensure a safe work environment for self and others and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Constantly evolve in product and process knowledge; requiring additional classroom work, assigned reading, and training from an Electrical Tester II or Engineer.
• Build positive relationships that support job objectives and a team environment.
• Develop rapport and establish relationships with customers; will interface heavily with customers on witness tests under the supervision and guidance of an Electrical Tester II.
• Record data and write reports, process paperwork timely, accurately, and with accountability.
• Follow procedures with accuracy, efficiently and with strict attention to details.
• Troubleshoot and repair various problems that could occur during course of test such as warranty and non-warranty problems; requires Tester to think critically to solve problems with the assistance of an Electrical Tester II or Engineer.
• Continuously improve work environment processes; may require Tester to suggest ways to develop test setups and new procedures when current procedures are inadequate.
• Troubleshoot and repair warranty and non-warranty problems.
• Recognize and report quality issues through the correct channels as they arise.

• Perform electrical testing or service work (i.e. physical and mental activities) on equipment ranging from 5VDC (logic devices, zone interlocking signals, etc.) up to 30KVAC three phase power.
• Assist Design and Application Engineers with special test projects.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• An associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience with electrical concepts such as electricity, motors and controls, PLC programming, and the fundamentals of AC/DC.
• 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:

• Experience with protective relays.
• Previous work experience troubleshooting electrical and/or mechanical problems.
• Previous experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Skills:

• Advanced Troubleshooting Technique. Test Equipment Operation, and computer skills.
• Advanced Test Equipment Operation
• Strong knowledge of the company's electrical, electronic, and mechanical products.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions related to working with electrical and electronic equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide service and represent company interests in developing customer relationships to assure long-term customer satisfaction.
• Ability to repetitively work at elevated heights, standing, climbing, squatting, bending, kneeling with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to repetitively lift, hold, push, pull, handle up to 35 pounds without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.

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