Quality Control Tech

Summary:
Performs Quality Control Inspections and Testing of in-house fabricated Instruments and Control Panels, under UL 508A & 698A standards. Assigns test equipment for employee use and documents calibration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Understanding of electrical wiring, fabrication, and testing of control panels under a UL 508A & 698A panel environment.
• Understanding of instrument and control systems including transmitters, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and instrument loops (4-20mA).
• Understanding of PLC logic and software platforms for I/O testing such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Motorola.
• Properly uses electrical test equipment and similar tools.
• Understanding of electrical wiring and testing of both DC and AC up to 480 volts.
• Understanding of circuits and relays.
• Visually verifies the Bill of Materials for the panel being tested in house.
• Visually verifies, tests electronically, and traces all wire origins and designations for accuracy and correct wire tags.
• Ability to power up and test 120 VAC, 24VDC, and 480V voltage electrical systems (consistent with OSHA and NEC electrical safety practices).
• Works overtime or weekends, when necessary, according to the production and shipping schedule.
• Maintains cleanliness in all areas of the panel shop.
• Ability and dexterity to work with duct covers and cabinets to manipulate wires.
• Ability to work extended hours when required.
• Understanding of basic email and MS Office products and various other applications.
• Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and public safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:
Electrical Technology Associate Degree; or equivalent from a two-year college, technical school, or military technician preferred.