QUALITY TEST TECHNICIAN - 3rd shift (10:30 pm to 6:30 am)
About the role
Founded in 1961, WEG has become recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. More than 47,000 employees and over 4,700 engineers; branches in 42 countries and manufacturing plants in 18 countries; over 76 thousand MVA of transformers manufactured annually; portfolio of over 1,500 product lines. WEG lives its values: Human Company – we respect and support every individual; Teamwork – we succeed together; Efficiency & Flexibility – we adapt and improve constantly; Innovation & Leadership – we lead with ideas and action. At WEG Transformers USA (WTU), you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find opportunity. We invest in your growth, recognize your contributions, and support your journey every step of the way. Role: Quality Test Technician – you will support final performance testing on power transformers, performing all electrical tests required by ANSI Standards to establish pass/fail of transformers.
Responsibilities
- Assist with analyzing part failures, identify root cause and make recommendations
- Perform all required electrical, thermal, sound, and impulse testing: applied voltage, induced voltage, load/no‑load loss, resistance, heat‑run, high voltage surge
- Implement corrective/preventive actions
- Collect, enter and analyze test data into Test Bay Application, Test program, or Excel spreadsheet
- Read and interpret information from bill of material packet for connections, special testing, customer requirements, etc.
- Move transformers into and out of inspection area with air pallet and crane
- Assist in maintenance of test equipment
- Make test adapters from raw materials
- Cross‑train in all areas
Requirements
- Knowledge of and skill to perform operations in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics
- Attention to detail and ability to communicate with varying levels of employees
- Ability to work within the WEG Code of Ethics & Values (4th Edition)
- Able to work overtime as needed, including some weekends
- Reside or plan to reside within reasonable commuting distance (no relocation assistance)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in basic English (if applicable)
- Ability to safely use a ladder
- Ability to work from heights (up