{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4b47ddbf254dd0e5d37dfa5d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4b47ddbf254dd0e5d37dfa5d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4b47ddbf254dd0e5d37dfa5d","title":"QC Testing Technician","description":"Cates Control Systems in Webster, TX is looking to hire a Testing Technician. Joining the Cates team is both challenging and rewarding. You will become an important member of a very talented and dynamic team within our industry. If this sounds like you, please read on!\n\nThe Role\n\nPull-test all wires to verify a good connection.\nMake sure that all wires are labeled correctly.\nMake sure that all fuses are correct according to design standards.\nMake sure that there are no wire frays.\nCheck all components to verify correct sizes and voltages.\nApply the required voltage and verify that all components operate correctly.\nIf the control panel requires UL approval, you must make sure all components meet UL requirements via schematic designer.\nApply all identification stickers and UL stickers to control panel(s).\nFill out all check sheets supplied with drawings for your department. Verify quality prior to hand off to shipping department.\nLog all time spent on each job into the Epicor database using the traveler supplied with the drawings.\n\nEducation and Qualifications\n\nHigh school diploma or GED preferred\n2 years prior experience preferred\nAttention to detail\nProblem solving/analysis\nLeadership traits\nMentoring peers and other technicians\nThis position requires a significant amount of bending and standing\nAbility to read wiring schematic\nAC-DC circuits: Needs a fundamental knowledge of AC-DC circuits and the difference between the two. This person needs to understand Kirchhoff’s law and apply it to power and control circuits.\nOhms and Watt’s Law: Needs to know how to calculate simple and advanced circuit calculations for industrial control panel needs.\nNEC and UL508A: Needs to have the ability to look up and understand NEC and UL508A rules and apply them to industrial control panels. NEC and UL508A will also need to be used in electrical design of power and control circuits. Wiring sizing, component selection, and component uses are also required.\nPLC: Needs to understand PLC hardware basics and understand basic PLC ladder logic.\nMotor Controls and Automation: Needs to understand advanced motor controls and automation systems. Troubleshooting improperly working circuits is required. A firm understanding about closed loop control and individual components in that loop is also needed. Process controller programming and setup is also required. Must be able to read sequence of operations for timers and counters and apply them to control panels.\nAC and DC drives: Needs a fundamental knowledge of AC and DC drives. Basic and advanced setup of various drives is required.\nMotors: Needs to understand how different AC, DC and servo motors work.\nTransformers: Needs to understand how to make connections for various application needs.\nMulti-meter use: Needs to understand how to use a digital multi-meter to make various electrical readings.\nBasic computer skills\n\nMore About Us\n\nCates Control Systems was founded over 40 years ago and is a systems integration company that partners with manufacturing firms to develop and implement automation solutions to increase production, improve quality and reduce costs. Our customers are extremely diverse and spread all over North America (and a few internationally). Our customers make roofing shingles, fry potato chips, roast coffee, process poultry and beef, distill water, bottle apple juice, and ship all over the world.\n\nCates is committed to delivering quality solutions that we stand behind through service and support. Our vision is to positively impact the lives of others. We are a fun, friendly company with a strong family atmosphere and 12 core principles that guide us at every step in our success. Our culture is firmly rooted in the values of honesty, integrity, commitment and reliability. 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Joining the Cates team is both challenging and rewarding. You will become an important member of a very talented and dynamic team within our industry. If this sounds like you, please read on!\n\nThe Role\n\nPull-test all wires to verify a good connection.\nMake sure that all wires are labeled correctly.\nMake sure that all fuses are correct according to design standards.\nMake sure that there are no wire frays.\nCheck all components to verify correct sizes and voltages.\nApply the required voltage and verify that all components operate correctly.\nIf the control panel requires UL approval, you must make sure all components meet UL requirements via schematic designer.\nApply all identification stickers and UL stickers to control panel(s).\nFill out all check sheets supplied with drawings for your department. 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Our vision is to positively impact the lives of others. We are a fun, friendly company with a strong family atmosphere and 12 core principles that guide us at every step in our success. Our culture is firmly rooted in the values of honesty, integrity, commitment and reliability. 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