Electrical Test Tech 1

Henrico, VA 23231

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Technician Job Number: 49170249 Compensation: $26-28 / hour

Job Description

Electrical Test Technician
Direct Hire – Start ASAP
Richmond, VA
Starting Salary: $28-$32.50/hr (OT Pay and Quarterly Bonuses Available)
  • 1st Shift (7:00am–3:30pm)
  • 2nd Shift (3:00pm–11:30pm) (Shift Differential approx. + $3/hour)

We’re hiring Electrical Test Technicians to test and troubleshoot medium- and low-voltage power distribution equipment (PDUs, switchgear, static switches, and more) on the manufacturing floor.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform electrical testing using multimeters, hi-pot testers, and other tools
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
  • Document test data using standard software (Excel, Word, Modbus Poll, etc.)
  • Collaborate with engineering and production to resolve test issues
  • Maintain a clean, safe test area and follow electrical safety protocols (NFPA 70E, NEC)

What We’re Looking For:
  • Experience testing electrical equipment in a manufacturing or military setting
  • Strong ability to read schematics and follow test procedures
  • Comfortable using hand tools and test equipment
  • Familiarity with 3-phase, AC/DC systems, and power distribution concepts
  • Willingness to work overtime/weekends as needed

Preferred:
  • Technical degree or military training in electronics/electrical systems
  • Experience with data center or mission-critical power equipment

Meet Your Recruiter

Max Francis
Technical Recruiter

Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.

As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.

What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.

Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

 As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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