Quality Control Technician

Quality Control

Location
La Porte, Texas

Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Overview
This role ensures the quality, safe operation, and reliability of circuit breakers and associated electrical equipment. You will inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and document equipment conditions while working with the Quality Control and Maintenance teams to meet applicable standards and support continuous improvement.

What you will do
- Inspect circuit breakers and associated electrical components for quality and compliance with specifications, standards, and safety requirements
- Perform functional tests and electrical diagnostics using specialized test equipment to identify malfunctions or potential defects
- Troubleshoot breaker issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance, replace defective components, and complete necessary repairs on breakers and switchgear
- Record inspection findings, test results, equipment conditions, maintenance activities, and corrective actions accurately
- Calibrate testing equipment, maintain calibration records, and make required adjustments
- Coordinate with Quality Control and Maintenance teams to resolve complex issues and improve quality assurance protocols
- Participate in quality meetings, process improvements, and technical knowledge sharing with junior technicians
- Follow electrical safety procedures, identify and report hazards, and support responses to critical equipment failures or power disruptions
- Stay current with relevant technology, industry practices, and safety standards

What success looks like
- Breakers meet required quality, performance, and safety specifications
- Test results and maintenance records are complete, accurate, and traceable
- Equipment problems are diagnosed and resolved effectively
- Test equipment is calibrated and ready for reliable use
- Quality concerns are communicated promptly and improvements are implemented

What we are looking for
- Experience in circuit breaker quality control, electrical testing, maintenance, repair, or a comparable technical position
- Familiarity with breaker types, switchgear, and electrical systems
- Ability to perform electrical tests, interpret results, and troubleshoot equipment failures
- Knowledge of electrical safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
- Clear written and verbal communication and effective collaboration across teams
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, urgent needs, and varied shop conditions

Education and experience
- Associate degree or certification in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with breaker maintenance, testing, and repair preferred

Physical requirements
- Occasional reaching or working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Frequent walking; continuous standing and repetitive hand motion
- Occasional and frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds; continuous lifting of up to 15 pounds

Additional information
- Employees are expected to be at their workstation from the beginning through the completion of their scheduled shift
- Compensation will be determined based on location, relevant skills, experience, and education or training; no salary range was supplied for this position

May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

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