Test Technician (High Voltage)
Job Description
Location: West Columbia, SC
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: $26/hr - $30/hr DOE
- Perform electrical testing on high-voltage power distribution systems and assemblies.
- Conduct tap-offs and wiring verification according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
- Verify assemblies meet safety, quality, and customer standards.
- Document test procedures, results, and quality records accurately.
- Ensure compliance with all workplace safety requirements and best practices.
- Support production ramp-up efforts as shifts and workloads expand.
- Troubleshoot basic electrical issues.
- Assist in mentoring and training less experienced technicians.
- Technical school graduate or entry-level electrical experience with strong willingness to learn.
- Prior experience in electrical testing or wiring; high-voltage systems preferred; strong troubleshooting ability and safety focus.
- Able to work independently with moderate supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Experience with power distribution, switchgear, or similar equipment preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety standards.
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.