Testing Technician

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Testing Technician to join the Fibrebond team in Minden, LA.

Schedule

Work an average of 54 hours per week (including overtime) from 6 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Overtime every other Saturday from 6 am - 2:30 pm.

Pay

Hourly rate of $16.50 per hour. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test production processes and finished units for compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and Quality Travelers.
• Support commissioning for HVAC HMI/PLC programming, Li-ion Tamer testing, fire control operation, HVAC startup/troubleshooting, and loadbank KW set point control.
• Support energized testing, including breaker operation with arc flash PPE, MCC/switchgear/VFD power-up, Prime PLC communication, UPS testing states, and OEM troubleshooting coordination.
• Coordinate testing team activities, safety meetings, JHA/MOP completion, inspection communication, training, commissioning support, and reinforcement of quality, workmanship, and SOP expectations.
• Perform inspections and audits to Quality Travelers, drawings, SOPs, L2 checklists, NEC requirements, and equipment documents; verify hold points, signoffs, acceptance criteria, hardware, buss bars, conduit fill, and documentation accuracy.
• Inspect and test electrical integration work for torque, grounding, terminations, labeling, insulation, phase/voltage checks, High Pot/Meggar testing, wireway/cable tray installation, and grounding continuity.
• Identify, document, contain, communicate, and escalate nonconformances; initiate hold or stop-work actions for safety, compliance, customer, or workmanship risks.
• Process nonconforming material through DMR, including identification, tagging, segregation, review, disposition, resolution, and corrective action support using 8D, 5-Why, or A3 methods.
• Record inspection and test results in Quality Travelers and daily reports to support NCR reporting, KPIs, trend analysis, QMS compliance, and audit readiness.
• Support incoming, supplier, warranty, and field quality issues through inspection, documentation, escalation, investigation, and cross-functional communication.
• Provide inspection support across multiple production areas as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• No relocation benefit is offered; only candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of Minden, LA will be considered.
• Eaton will not consider applicants requiring employment immigration sponsorship for this position.
• Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, customer specifications, bills of material, and applicable industrial trade standards.
• Experience using inspection, measurement, hand, power, and electrical troubleshooting tools, including tape measures, torque tools, gauges, and Fluke multimeters.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, bills of material, and applicable industrial trade standards.
• Ability to use inspection, measurement, hand, power, and electrical troubleshooting tools, including tape measures, torque tools, gauges, and Fluke multimeters.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stand, walk, and climb ladders for elevated inspections and repairs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and seasonal temperatures.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety eyewear and steel-toed boots.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.