Quality Tester - 1st Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. ABB scores A on the Alion truth index.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Quality Supervisor__
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This Position reports to:
Quality Inspection Supervisor
This position is classified under Global Grade:
Grade 16
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will play a key part in driving continuous improvement within the Quality testing operation. Responsibilities include training and evaluating new testers, as well as developing and refining detailed work instructions to ensure consistency and accuracy in testing procedures.
The work model for the role is: Onsite at Pinetops, NC
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Ensuring product quality through testing of transformers
- Adhere to all required safety standards
- Learn multiple test stations as business needs require
- Train testers on proper test methods and procedures - training will include occasional off-shift coverage.
- Work independently with minimal supervision, managing multiple priorities and tasks efficiently.
- Communicate clearly and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a testing or quality assurance role.
- General understanding of electrical principles and testing methodologies.
- General proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently (self-motivated and self-directed) and successful at managing multiple priorities
- Requires occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, frequent squatting, bending, stooping, sitting and stretching, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
What's in it for you
ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.
We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
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