Job Title: Test Technician
Location: Waukesha, WI
Type: 3rd Shift, Full Time, Direct Hire
Pay: $32.14/hour Job Summary:
This position develops and maintains advanced-level skills in testing power transformers. Conducts low voltage tests such as ratio, Doble, megger, and high voltage (HV) dielectric testing including impulse, applied voltage, induced voltage, loss measurement, sound tests, and SFRA. Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct all required tests on transformers, control boxes, other components, and subassemblies following established procedures and specific instructions.
- Develop and maintain advanced-level skills in testing controls and auxiliary devices, including control box pre-tests, fan motor and LTC wiring and functional tests, LTC oil filter pre-tests, CT wiring, relay tests, electronic and PLC-based instrumentation like ETM and gas analyzers.
- Handle non-conformities per procedure, including documentation and segregation.
- Troubleshoot failures based on procedure and/or under guidance.
- Perform basic preventive maintenance and ensure 5S compliance of workstations, test equipment, test floors, and offices.
- Calculate test data to verify test parameters and evaluate test result calculations to determine acceptability.
- Record and file test result calculations and analyze final test reports.
- Move and set up transformers, assemblies, and auxiliary devices to and from the test floor.
- Clean and maintain test floor facilities.
- Document non-conformances and support troubleshooting activities.
- Create preliminary test reports. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Technical expertise and experience in thoroughly testing power transformers and associated auxiliary apparatus.
- Proficiency in documentation and calculation involved in transformer testing.
- Ability to calculate test results and interpret them 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.
- Ability to perform basic electrical engineering calculations and interpret results.
- Knowledge of appropriate industry standards such as IEEE and IEC.
- Work involving dealing with very high voltages.
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers, inspectors, manufacturing, planning, marketing, and engineering departments.
- Complete knowledge of operation of test apparatus and controls; instrumentation used in tests; test floor facility limitations, and safety rules.
- Oral and written communication skills required for error-free transmission of facts.
- Strict attention to details relating to report writing.
- Competency using electronic calculators and entering data into Electronic Systems.
- Ability to work at heights (30 feet) with fall protection. Required Education / Experience:
- Associate's degree in Power, High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Utilities Engineering, Electromagnetic, 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, Electromagnetic, or an equivalent major, and knowledge or experience with transformers or high voltage equipment design, manufacturing, service, or testing. Pay Details: $32.14 per hour
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