Electrical Quality Inspector
Aerotek
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Job Description
Responsibilities
- Perform high-voltage electrical testing on assembled units using multimeters, megohmmeters, and contact resistance testers.
- Conduct Hi-Pot, insulation resistance, contact resistance, functional operation, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) on electrical panels and switchgear.
- Carry out visual inspections of welds and electrical assemblies to verify workmanship and compliance with specifications.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to confirm that assemblies meet design requirements.
- Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Prepare clear and detailed inspection reports documenting test results, findings, and any deviations from standards.
- Create and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), ensuring that issues are accurately documented and communicated.
- Perform quality audits on assemblies, processes, and documentation to maintain consistent quality standards.
- Collaborate with production, welding, and electrical assembly teams to address quality concerns in real time.
- Support factory acceptance testing activities with customers or internal stakeholders when required.
- Perform general labor tasks related to quality and assembly using hand tools and power tools when necessary.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Work extended hours, including long shifts and frequent overtime, to support production demands and testing schedules.
Required Skills
- 5 years of quality control inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in high-voltage electrical inspection and electrical testing in a production setting.
- Hands-on experience using multimeters, megohmmeters, and contact resistance testers.
- Ability to perform Hi-Pot, insulation resistance, contact resistance, and functional operation tests.
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
- Proficiency using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
- Experience preparing detailed inspection reports and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
- Demonstrated experience conducting root cause investigations for quality issues.
- Experience in quality control, quality assurance, auditing, and inspection within electrical manufacturing.
- Experience working with high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage electrical assemblies.
- Capability to perform visual inspections of welds and electrical components.
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail in reporting and record keeping.
- High level of initiative and the ability to work proactively with minimal supervision.
- Ability and willingness to work long shifts and multiple days per week, including extended overtime.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Extensive Experience with high-voltage, multi-component, or custom electrical assembly environments.
- Demonstrated strength in writing clear, comprehensive reports and technical documentation.
- Proven leadership skills with the potential to move into future leadership roles.
- Strong initiative and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Flexibility to work various days of the week and adapt to changing production demands.
- Experience in environments with significant production volume and fast-paced workflows.
Why Work Here?
You join a company in a high-growth industry, offering significant opportunities for advancement as the business expands and acquires additional facilities. The organization values initiative, leadership potential, and continuous improvement, creating a clear path toward future leadership roles for high performers. You benefit from a culture that celebrates team achievements with company-wide events such as BBQ lunches and provides consistent opportunities for overtime for those who want to maximize their earnings. The environment rewards hard work, reliability, and technical excellence, giving you the chance to build a long-term career in a growing and stable operation.
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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