On-Site Electrical Tester: Wiring & Switchboard Testing

VetJobs; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable incentive program

Job summary

Eaton in Sumter, South Carolina is seeking an Electrical Pre-Tester to verify wiring, test switchboard products, and assist with electrical testing per procedures. The role supports timely order fulfillment and quality adherence in a Monday–Friday, 6am–2:30pm schedule.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus 6 months of electrical testing and wiring experience. On-site work with potential incentive eligibility; U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must meet one of the following qualifications:
• 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

Wiring comprehension

Documentation

Safety procedures

Reading schematics

Education

High School/GED

Associate’s degree in Electronics or Mechatronics

Military technical school equivalent diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Eaton in Sumter, South Carolina is seeking an Electrical Pre-Tester to verify wiring, test switchboard products, and assist with electrical testing per procedures. The role supports timely order fulfillment and quality adherence in a Monday–Friday, 6am–2:30pm schedule.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus 6 months of electrical testing and wiring experience. On-site work with potential incentive eligibility; U.S. work authorization is required.