Electrical Technician I 1st Shift

Electrical Technician I – 1st Shift
Location: Arden, NC (Asheville Area)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift (5:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Ideal Candidate: Minimum 2 years' work experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution.
A leading manufacturing organization in the Power Distribution and Control Assemblies industry is seeking an Electrical Technician I to join its team in Arden, NC. This role is responsible for final inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and verification of electrical products before shipment.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with power distribution systems, electrical testing, troubleshooting complex circuits, and interpreting electrical schematics.
Key Responsibilities

• Follow written and verbal instructions, engineering drawings, and specifications to set up, inspect, and test equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence testing on assemblies, panels, and components.
• Conduct final inspections to ensure product quality and functionality.
• Troubleshoot electrical test failures and identify root causes.
• Coordinate corrective actions with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
• Verify customer orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Support customer inspections and testing activities.
• Recommend improvements to wiring, assembly, calibration, and testing procedures.
• Maintain test equipment, calibration records, and testing documentation.
• Follow all safety, PPE, housekeeping, and quality requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of Arden, NC (Active-Duty Military candidates exempt).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology, Engineering, Electromechanical Technology, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Experience working with energized electrical equipment in a testing environment.

Required Skills

• Electrical Testing
• Power Distribution Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Schematics Interpretation
• Quality Inspection
• Root Cause Analysis

Additional Information

• Full-time position
• Comprehensive benefits package
• No relocation assistance available
• No travel required
• Entry-level to early-career opportunity (2–5 years of experience preferred)

Recruiter Submission Template

Full Name:
Do you have a high school diploma or a GED from an accredited institution?
Do you have an Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology/Engineering / Electromechanical / Mechatronics or related field?
Do you have a minimum 2 years' work experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution?
Do you have previous experience in troubleshooting complex electrical circuits?
Do you live within a 50 - mile radius of the location listed in the job description, OR are you Active - Duty Military? Answer yes if either are true.
Are you comfortable to work in 1st Shift (5:00 AM – 3:30 PM)?
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
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Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
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Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work Arden, NC (Asheville Area)?