Electrical Tester - 2nd Shift (Dept 06) Job at Eaton in South Milwaukee

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Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking an Electrical Tester - 2nd Shift (Dept 06) to join our team in South Milwaukee, WI.

The hourly rate for this position is $28.00 per hour + $2.50 per hour shift premium. The core hours are 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Overtime may exceed these hours and be mandatory at times.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is offering a sign-on bonus of $2,000*, paid in two installments, less applicable withholding.

Why work at Eaton?

• 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 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

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 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.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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 applicable laws.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Details vary by location and eligibility.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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