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Electrical Assembly & Test Technician

American Contract Group

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • $30 Per Hour
  • Contractor

Highlights

Responsibilities include mechanical and electrical assembly, component troubleshooting, and testing large, complex products, such as switch racks, which can measure up to 40 feet in length and 14 feet in height. The role involves electrical assembly and testing for engineer-to-order products, requiring the ability to interpret unique engineering and wiring drawings.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeContractor
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$30 Per Hour
Year Founded1999
HeadquartersNorth Andover, MA, US
Websitehttp://www.americancontractgroup.com/

Description

Location: Houston, TX (77070 zip)

Duration: Contract to Hire

Schedule: Mon-Fri 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

Must be flexible and available to work overtime as needed, in accordance with company policies, to accommodate customer schedules that may extend beyond the standard end time.

Dress Code: Steal Toe shoes, safety glasses, Jeans and T-shirt - must be in good condition no holes.

 

Job Details:

The role involves electrical assembly and testing for engineer-to-order products, requiring the ability to interpret unique engineering and wiring drawings. Responsibilities include mechanical and electrical assembly, component troubleshooting, and testing large, complex products, such as switch racks, which can measure up to 40 feet in length and 14 feet in height. The candidate must be proficient in mechanical assembly and the use of cranes for lifting.

Job Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

  • Assemble, wire, and test electrical components such as relays, switches, transformers, circuit breakers, terminal blocks, etc. while upholding safety requirements
  • Install completed assemblies into cabinets and enclosures as required
  • Accurately layout and position assembly components to ensure construction feasibility and ease of installation and future maintenance.
  • Participate in switch rack construction: including bus fabrication and assembly, enclosure construction, component layout and mounting to frame. Installation, measurement, fabrication, and installation of conduit and associated fittings, and wiring of complete assembly.
  • Complete Eaton’s Qualified Electrical Worker training and functional test the aforementioned products as required. Efficiently troubleshoot any product quality challenges identified during testing.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement/cost savings for operations and/or the facility
  • Analyze job requirements from blueprints and schematics. Note discrepancies and make necessary adjustments to switch rack and drawings. Advise Manufacturing Engineer of corrections.
  • Crosstrain as needed to develop additional skills sets to flex as needed with demand
  • Responsible for maintaining work area and general shop area in a clean and orderly condition
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisory or management personnel.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in complex electrical assembly and testing with
  • Electrician Certification (Journeyman or Master Electrician), an associate degree or technical certification in a related electrical field, military electrical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required (TDLR Licensed 3rd-year apprentice with heavy industrial assembly history)
  • 3 years of electro-mechanical (piping, conduits, threading) assembly experience required.
  • Ability to work overtime.
  • Candidates will need to be CPR/AED/First Aide Certified prior to start.
     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience building explosion proof and/or power-distribution products preferred.
     

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

  • Strong mechanical/technical aptitude; knowledge of principles of mechanics, characteristics of materials, fundamentals of electricity and wiring of ordinary circuits.
  • Ability to setup and operate hand, pneumatic and power tools.
  • Use of a variety of fixed and adjustable gauges and electrical testing equipment to prove out wiring and mechanical functions of unit and to ensure quality.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams and other technical drawings
  • Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong time management skill as well as oral communication skills.
  • Able to handle multiple and conflicting priorities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality
  • Strong practical knowledge applicable to manufacturing environment.
  • Basic working knowledge and experience with computers
  • Strong professional communication with customers visiting on-site, upholding Eaton Values
     

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to stand on feet continuously during working shift.
  • Able to lift and bend on a continuous basis
  • Able to regularly lift 30-50 pounds without assistance.
  • Ability to distinguish colored wiring
  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment as required by company policy and procedure

Skills

  • ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY
  • ELECTRICAL TEST
  • Crane operation
  • Mechanical Assembly
  • Hand Tools
  • Electromechanical Assembly
  • CPR Certification
  • AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification

About Company

American Contract Group is a staffing firm that specializes in offering contract, and contract-to-hire, and full-time staffing solutions for various companies throughout the United States of America.

Our executive management team has over 35 years of industry experience, which provides the expertise to compete in today's business environment. We have incorporated our philosophy of high standards and ethics, excellent industry credentials, and a strong work ethic to create specialized business solutions for all our clients and job seekers alike.

Our primary focus at American Contract Group is to provide staffing services within the engineering or technical fields. If you are a client with a staffing need or a job seeker in need of employment, American Contract Group would like to be your primary staffing source.

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