Electrical Tester (High Voltage)

WEG Electric Corp. (USA); Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Quarterly Bonus Program

Paid Time Off

Company provided tools

Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursement

Secure onsite parking

Job summary

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp., in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking an Electrical Tester (High Voltage) for the 1st shift. The Tester will set up, operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, and report validated performance data on motors, generators, control equipment, and specialized power apparatus to meet IEEE, API, and NEMA specs.

The role is full-time with union benefits, Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Pay ranges from $22 to $28 per hour, with overtime possibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced certificate/degree in related field desired.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and is self-motivated.
• Must be able to work with a team and independently.
• Good oral and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up, connect, test and adjust test items to meet specifications.
• Read production orders and engineering data sheets for testing.
• Prepare data sheets, test plans and reports.
• Use test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, dynamometers and high-pot equipment.
• Record and analyze data to compare with specifications.
• Conduct mechanical setup and dynamic balancing of components.
• Calibrate and maintain electrical test equipment and databases.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Communication

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma

Related field degree

Job description

Description

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, MN

Position

Electrical Tester (High Voltage) - 1st Shift

Team

Quality Team

Primary Objective Of Position

A Tester provides validated product performance data by performing test setup, operation, troubleshooting, calibration and reporting. Internally we refer to this position as a Tester.

Major Areas Of Accountability

• Set up, connect, test and adjust test items such as motors, generators, control equipment and specifically designed power apparatus to meet IEEE, API, NEMA and other product specifications.
• Read information pertaining to apparatus to be tested, such as production order, engineering data sheets, process specifications, test specifications, and drawings.
• Prepare data sheets, test plans and reports electronically to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Use auxiliary testing apparatus such as pony brakes, generators, voltmeters, ammeters, dynamometers, driving motors, tachometers, meggers and high-pot equipment.
• Check machines for common defects before setup and, if found, reports to supervisor for proper disposition.
• Connect test unit through necessary meters, generators, shunts, instrument transformers, resistors, reactors or other apparatus as required.
• Collect, record and analyze data for comparison to specification.
• Mechanical setup, test and dynamic balance of components.
• Performs electrical in-process verification of compliance to specifications.
• Calibrates and maintains electrical test equipment including development of electronic databases, standards, work instructions and procedures.
• Lift and move materials using forklift, pallet jack, overhead crane or jib crane.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement by identifying opportunities in day to day work.
• Performs to ISO 9001 Quality Standards and abides to OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced certificate/degree in related field desired.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and is self-motivated.
• Must be able to work with a team and independently.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to effectively partner and communicate with external and internal customers at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements

• Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally ascends/descends ladders and stairs.
• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms.
• Occasionally positions self in various works spaces, including low, tight or confined spaces.
• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally uses repetitive motions including the wrists, hands or fingers to operate machinery or tools.
• Occasionally operates machinery and power tools.
• Routinely moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks.

Job Type

Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Full-time (Union)

Skills Matrix

The Tester position is part of the Quality Team skills Matrix. This position works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Quality Team skills matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Quality Team.

Pay

$22-28/hr

Voluntary weekday and weekend overtime.

Saturday is paid at time and a half, Sundays are paid at double time!

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
• 401K with Match 1st month following hire
• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
• Company paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
• Company provided tools
• Company provided uniforms (laundered)
• Company reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Safety Glasses
• Secure, onsite free parking

Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position

No Agencies, please.