Test/Service Technician
Job Description
Nesco Resource is looking for a Test/Service Technician located in New Milford, CT. This is a direct hire opportunity for the right candidate.
Pay: $18-$30/hour Depending on Experience (OT Available) Summary: Reporting to the Senior Transformer Test Engineer and the Test Field Service Team Leader, the Test Technician will play a key role in testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining transformers, rectifiers, power supplies, and related equipment. This position requires technical expertise, independent work, and the ability to travel extensively. Key Responsibilities: Perform testing and troubleshooting of transformers, rectifiers, power supplies (digital and analog), circuits, PLCs, and other equipment using multimeters, oscilloscopes, temperature probes, chart recorders, watt meters, and similar tools. Conduct commissioning installations, preventive maintenance, complex troubleshooting, problem analysis, and product-specific service tasks. Work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with teams. Travel domestically and internationally (approximately 40-50% of the time) to service equipment after completing probationary training. Execute equipment and unit start-ups, performing field service activities and consulting with engineers to ensure adherence to specifications. Participate in quality inspection activities. Prepare and maintain detailed test and service reports. Work with voltages ranging from 480VAC to 13,800VAC, occasionally up to 35kV, and assist in medium and high-voltage testing. Qualifications: Two-year technical degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 2 years of test and troubleshooting experience in industrial electronics or power electronics preferred. Familiarity with reactor and transformer applications, single-phase and three-phase AC power, AC/DC rectification, and SCR (Thyristor) control. Experience in testing and calibrating industrial power equipment. Strong proficiency in reading electronic schematics and understanding specifications. Hands-on experience with industrial instrumentation, including electro-mechanical meters and gauges. Knowledge of PLC programming (software and hardware) and the ability to make PLC adjustments is a plus. Electrician (E-2) certification is advantageous. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Proficient with computer applications, including spreadsheets, word processing, and customized data acquisition software. Additional Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and stand for approximately 95% of the workday. Ability to bend, squat, stoop, and kneel as needed throughout the day. Comfortable working with and hooking up large cables. Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Nesco Resource and affiliates (Lehigh G.I.T Inc, and Callos Resource, LLC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr