3rd Shift Test Technician

  • Location
    Waukesha, Wisconsin
  • Job type
  • Salary
    $ 30 - $ 34 / Hour
  • Category
    Industrial & Manufacturing - Repair / Technician

  • Perform all required tests on transformers, control box, other components and subassemblies in accordance with established procedures and specific instructions

  • Develop and maintain expert level skills in testing of controls and auxiliary devices including control box pre-test, fan motor and LTC wiring and functional test, LTC oil filter pre-test, CT wiring, relay tests, electronic and PLC based instrumentations like ETM and gas analyzers

  • Handles non conformities per procedure including documenting and segregating

  • Troubleshoots failure based on procedure and/or under guidance

  • Performs basic preventive maintenance and 5S of work station, test equipment, test floor and offices

  • Calculates test data to verify test parameters and evaluate test result calculations to determine acceptability of test

  • Records and files test result calculations and analyzes final test reports

  • Moving and setting up transformers, assemblies and auxiliary devices to and from test floor

  • Clean and maintain test floor facilities

  • Document non-conformance and support troubleshooting activities

  • Create preliminary test reports

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

  • Technical knowledge and experience to completely test power transformers and associated auxiliary apparatus

  • Documentation and calculation involved with transformer testing

  • Ability to calculate test results interpret to determine product acceptance or rejection

  • Computer proficiency using Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel and PC based test equipment

  • Physical work and calculations of test results performed in a timely, systematic, and error free manner

  • Understanding of electricity and safety rules pertaining to electricity

  • Demonstrate competency and participate in the continuous improvement process

  • Work assignments involve specific instructions, established procedures, and adherence to industry standards

  • Able to perform basic electrical engineering calculations and able to interpret results

  • Knowledge of appropriate industry standards such as IEEE and IEC

  • Work involves dealing with very high voltages

  • Ability to communicate with peers, inspectors, manufacturing, planning, marketing and engineering departments.

  • Job requires complete knowledge of operation of test apparatus and controls; instrumentation used in tests; test floor facility limitations, and safety rules

  • Both oral and written communication skills are required for error free transmission of facts

  • Strict attention to details relating in report writing

  • Competency using electronic calculators and entering data in Electronic System

  • Ability to work at heights (30 feet) with fall protection


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience
Associate’s degree in Power, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Utilities Engineering, Electro-magnetic or an equivalent major, or 2 years’ experience with Transformer Factory/Field Testing experience.


Preferred Education / Experience
Associate’s degree in Power, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Utilities Engineering, Electro-magnetic or an equivalent major and knowledge or experience with transformers or high voltage equipment design, manufacturing, service or testing.
 



Pay Details: $30.00 to $34.00 per hour

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