Test Lab Technician

Description

Under the general direction of the Lab/Manufacturing Supervisor this position is responsible for testing experimental or prototype mechanical parts or structural products by conducting tests and recording results at various stages of the production process to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

· Performs and documents preventative maintenance 

· Examines parts for conformance with dimensional specifications.

· Understands the necessity of instrument calibration and notifies supervisor when calibrations are due

· Sets up equipment and conducts tests in accordance with established test procedures 

· Coordinates and participates in installing unit or system to be tested in test fixtures, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical or electrical controls, cabling, tubing, power source, and indicating instruments. 

· Measure and pour specified test media into the fixture and test samples. Test media are hydraulic fluids, hydrocarbon-based fuels, solvents, etc. which require mindfulness when pouring, transporting, measuring, handling, wiping, etc. 

· Activates controls to apply electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical power and subject test item to successive steps in test cycle.

· Accurately records test data results 

· Reject pieces that do not fall within accepted test procedures.

· Confers with engineering personnel to resolve fabrication problems relating to specifications and to review test plans such as types and cycles of tests, conditions under which tests are to be conducted, and duration of tests

· Troubleshoots and repairs test lab equipment under the direction of the lab supervisor or test engineer

· Fabricates precision parts for test apparatus or interprets specifications for workers fabricating parts. 

· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

· Conducts and documents training to established procedures.

· Consistently, regularly and dependably at work and on time

· Other duties may be assigned as needed

Education and/or Experience  

Senior Test Technician: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong mechanical aptitude and computer skills required.