Test Technician – Third Shift

Job overview

The Test Technician – Third Shift role is onsite in Waukesha, WI, in a high-voltage test lab inside a manufacturing plant. Compensation is $35.70 per hour. The technician supports final acceptance testing of large power transformers and their components. The role performs electrical, performance, and high-voltage tests, prepares test equipment, troubleshoots wiring and instrumentation, and documents nonconformities. Accurate testing and adherence to safety protocols help verify transformer performance and compliance with applicable standards.

What you'll do

• Perform control wiring and instrumentation checks
• conduct low- and medium-voltage tests and transformer performance tests
• set up and tear down test equipment and transformers
• conduct high-voltage and dielectric tests
• troubleshoot wiring and instrumentation
• document, investigate, and segregate nonconforming parts and materials
• follow IEEE standards and NFPA 70E safety protocols, including LOTO and fall protection.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

test technician

third shift

waukesha wi

prolec-ge waukesha

power transformers

final acceptance testing

high-voltage testing

electrical testing

plc instrumentation

ieee standards

nfpa 70e

loto

$35.70/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Testing includes high-voltage procedures, with work at heights up to 30 feet using fall protection. The posting requires an associate degree in a related field or qualifying experience.

About the employer

Prolec-GE Waukesha,Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing. Sector: 33.