Electrical Tester-2nd shift

Eaton Corporation; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 4,077,696 - 4,628,736; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits available on day one

Paid holidays up to 12

Weekly pay

Career progression opportunities

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is looking for an Electrical Tester for the 2nd shift in South Milwaukee, WI. The role includes setting up and operating test equipment for various electrical tests, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Candidates need an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and should be familiar with electrical concepts. Benefits include health care and vacation time from the first day of employment, as well as opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with electrical concepts such as electricity, motors, and controls.
• Ability to work flexible hours and lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain test equipment for electrical tests.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed during testing.
• Record data and write reports accurately.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting techniques

Test equipment operation

Computer skills

Knowledge of safety precautions

Strong customer relationship skills

Physical flexibility and capability

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

PLC programming tools

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Electrical Tester-2nd shift to join our team in South Milwaukee, WI!

The hourly rate for this position is $29.60 plus a $2.50 shift differential and a $2.50 shift premium per hour.

The core hours are 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and can be mandatory at times.

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

Benefits

• Health benefits and vacation time – available on day one of employment.
• Paid holidays – up to 12.
• Weekly pay.
• Shift premiums – $2.50/hr for off shifts and 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain a variety of test equipment to perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical tests on control equipment.
• Test equipment to ensure it meets customer specifications as well as safety and quality requirements under supervision.
• Ensure a safe work environment for self and others and follow safety procedures.
• Continuously evolve product and process knowledge through 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; interface heavily with customers on witness tests under the supervision and guidance of an Electrical Tester II.
• Record data, write reports, and process paperwork promptly, accurately, and with accountability.
• Follow procedures with accuracy, efficiency, and strict attention to detail.
• Troubleshoot and repair various problems that may occur during testing, such as warranty and non‑warranty issues, and think critically to solve problems with assistance from an Electrical Tester II or Engineer.
• Continuously improve work environment processes; suggest ways to develop test setups and new procedures when current procedures are inadequate.
• Perform electrical testing or service work 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

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a 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 immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• No relocation benefit is being offered; only candidates within a 50‑mile radius of the work location will be considered.
• Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographic 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 for long‑term satisfaction.
• Ability to repetitively work at elevated heights, standing, climbing, squatting, bending, and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to repetitively lift, hold, push, pull, and handle up to 35 pounds without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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Second Chance Employment

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After a conditional offer, if a background check raises concerns directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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Benefits Overview

To learn more about the health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and other programs that provide paid and unpaid time off from work, please review Eaton’s Benefits Overview.