Manufacturing Electrician

Job DescriptionJob Description

QES is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Transformer Manufacturing Electrician to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, testing, repairing, and maintaining electrical transformers and related equipment, ensuring all products meet QES quality, safety, and performance standards.
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Shift: 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday
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Key Responsibilities

Testing and Quality Control:
• Perform comprehensive electrical testing
on oil-filled transformers, including voltage
ratio, insulation resistance, winding resistance,
and applied voltage testing.

• Conduct continuity, functional, and control
panel testing.

• Verify wiring integrity, polarity, phase
relationships, and grounding.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct electrical
defects or non-conformances.

• Perform leak testing on transformer tanks,
radiators, valves, flanges, and fittings using
approved methods.

• Accurately document all test results and quality
inspection data.
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Safety and Compliance:
• Adhere to all electrical safety procedures,
including lockout/tagout, arc-flash protection, and
high-voltage safety practices.

• Properly use required PPE and comply with
company and regulatory safety standards.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work
environment.
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Assembly and Manufacturing:
• Assemble transformer components and
enclosures according to technical drawings
and specifications.

• Perform wiring, soldering, and electrical
connections.

• Inspect materials and components to ensure
quality compliance.
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Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and
production team members to meet production
schedules.

• Communicate testing results, production status,
and issues proactively.

• Support continuous improvement, quality, and
safety initiatives.
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Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Proven experience as a licensed journeyman
electrician or equivalent industrial electrical
technician experience (residential license accepted).

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics,
blueprints, and wiring diagrams.

• Knowledge of transformer operation, testing, and
repair methods.

• Experience using electrical testing tools such as
multimeters and insulation resistance testers
(Meggers).
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Skills and Competencies:
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment
to quality and safety.

• Working knowledge of the Electrical
Code (NEC).

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
skills.

• Solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing
environment.

• Physical ability to lift heavy components and
stand for extended periods.
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Work Environment:
• Manufacturing facility environment with
exposure to machinery, noise, and electrical
components.

• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be
required to meet production demands.

Company DescriptionQuality Electrical Systems is an electrical equipment manufacturer in West Jordan, UT. Our state-of-the-art facility has 350,000 square ft of manufacturing space and 75,000 square ft of inventory space. We’re an innovative company with countless years of combined experience in the industrial electrical industry. Our primary markets are data centers, oil/gas, water/wastewater, and mining and we have OEM manufacturing contracts with many major international manufactures such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, TMEIC, and others. After 30 years of business, we now produce a wide variety of custom electrical products including Switchgear, E-Houses, VFD’s, and more that ship to customers worldwide. We are community driven and believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow their careers with a team that delivers exceptional and quality results exceeding our customers' expectations.Company DescriptionQuality Electrical Systems is an electrical equipment manufacturer in West Jordan, UT. Our state-of-the-art facility has 350,000 square ft of manufacturing space and 75,000 square ft of inventory space. We’re an innovative company with countless years of combined experience in the industrial electrical industry. Our primary markets are data centers, oil/gas, water/wastewater, and mining and we have OEM manufacturing contracts with many major international manufactures such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, TMEIC, and others. After 30 years of business, we now produce a wide variety of custom electrical products including Switchgear, E-Houses, VFD’s, and more that ship to customers worldwide. We are community driven and believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow their careers with a team that delivers exceptional and quality results exceeding our customers' expectations.