Tester
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Shift Details
Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
Location
Seymour, CT - Onsite
Hourly Range
$20.00-$25.00 hourly
Employment Type
Full-time
About Us
At Marmon Utility, we Power for Life. We create advanced technologies that shield and protect the electrical grid—helping it stands strong against disruptions and supports a smarter, safer future. Our operators create power cables and insulator products that keep electricity flowing—reliably, safely, and every day. Through our trusted Hendrix and Kerite brands, we’ve built more than 200 years of combined expertise in strengthening the electric grid.
We’re growing and hiring operators in Milford, NH, Amherst, NH, and Seymour, CT. If you want a stable job in an essential industry where your hands-on skills make a real impact, we’d love to have you on our team.
What We Offer (Culture, Perks & Benefits)
Health, dental, vision insurance and holiday pay effective on day 1 of employment
Eligible for annual production bonus
Employer 401k contribution with company match
Annual merit increase (based on performance)
Competitive differential pay for select shifts
Paid vacation and sick time (accrued and prorated)
Paid Parental leave
Life Insurance, long-term, short-term disability offered company paid benefit
Personal Protective Equipment (safety) Reimbursement
Swag allowance (yearly)
Uniforms
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount programs
Tuition reimbursement
Career growth opportunities
Professional development support
Quarterly Perfect attendance bonus
Multiple shift options
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Tester to join our Marmon Utility team. The Tester will be responsible for inspecting and testing electrical wire and cable products to ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external industry specifications. This role is essential to maintaining product integrity and customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Review documentation / work orders, production instructions and engineering specifications
- Set up for tests including but not limited to:
- Move product / reels within work areas including lower and upper mill
- Load / manage payoff and take up machines
- Strip cables and attach appropriate test equipment
- Perform appropriate tests, operate equipment and interpret results
- Rewind, cap, and prep reels for shipping
- Monitor / verify process
- Operate fork truck and other product moving equipment, change propane cylinders
- Identify and report non-conformities or defects to appropriate personnel
- Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
- Comply with safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in a manufacturing or testing environment, preferably in the wire and cable industry
- Familiarity with quality control principles and inspection techniques, is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications, is preferred
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.