Test Technician - 1st shift

Position Description:
The Test Technician will be responsible for implementing appropriate test methods, utilizing necessary test equipment, implementing test procedures and software, and providing a lead role in the testing of newly developed products and standard production testing. The Test Technician will operate on all types of test instruments and will have limited supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Inspection and testing of electrical/electronic power equipment, transformers, circuit breakers.

• Troubleshooting of AC and DC power and control circuits up to 480V

• Perform occasional repairs of control, power and fiber optic assembly, crimping and routing

• Programming electronic devices, interfacing with computer and programs on computer.

• Completing test reports and documentation using computer, keyboard, paperwork.

Work Environment:

• The employee will be working around voltages and circuits up to 480V.

• Occasional use of step ladder to access parts of cabinet.

• Noise from load banks can be moderately loud and some heat is generated during load testing.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or 2 years minimum experience in the power industry

• Proficient with Voltmeter and current meter

• Read and understand schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings

• Strong attention to detail

• Experience using hand tools

• Experience with use and maintenance of electrical PPE

• Experience with Lock-out/Tag-out and other standard electrical safety procedures

• Computer experience; Excel, Word, file manipulation

Preferred:

• Experience with electrical parts assembly and/or wiring

• Electrical troubleshooting of electrical component and electronics

• Use of measurement tools

• Excellent documentation skills

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

• Some programming knowledge a plus

• Small tool knowledge

• Some knowledge of the NEC code

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for extended periods of time

• Dexterity to handle, feel and manipulate objects, tools and controls

• Reaching with hands and arms

• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.

• Visual acuity including near, distance, color, depth perception

• Occasional push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule:
1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, ½ hour unpaid lunch, 2 paid breaks

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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