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Manufacturingunmatched
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Description
Electrical Test Technician
Direct Hire
Richmond, VA
Starting Salary: $26-$29.50/hr + Quarterly Bonuses (Optional Overtime at X1.5 pay also available)
1st Shift (7:00am–3:30pm)
2nd Shift (3:00pm–11:30pm)
We’re hiring Electrical Test Technicians to test and troubleshoot medium- and low-voltage power distribution equipment (PDUs, switchgear, static switches, and more) on the manufacturing floor.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform electrical testing using multimeters, hi-pot testers, and other tools
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
Document test data using standard software (Excel, Word, Modbus Poll, etc.)
Collaborate with engineering and production to resolve test issues
Maintain a clean, safe test area and follow electrical safety protocols (NFPA 70E, NEC)
What We’re Looking For:
Experience testing electrical equipment in a manufacturing or military setting
Strong ability to read schematics and follow test procedures
Comfortable using hand tools and test equipment
Familiarity with 3-phase, AC/DC systems, and power distribution concepts
Willingness to work overtime/weekends as needed
Preferred:
Technical degree or military training in electronics/electrical systems
Experience with data center or mission-critical power equipment
Numbers & Facts
Location
Henrico, VA
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$26–$29.50 Per Hour
Company Size
500 to 999 employees
Year Founded
1969
Website
http://www.sterling-engineering.com
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.