QUALIFICATIONS

• The technician must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks appropriately
• A self-starter and self-disciplined in accomplishing tasks – can ask questions, find answers
• Basic understanding of testing concepts
• Hands on mechanical experience and ability to prototype testing procedures
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs.

• As a member of the operations team, the Mechanical Testing Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision
• Prepares material specimens for testing
• Performs tests as directed by customer specifications
• At times operates under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
• Gathers and records test data
• Collaborate with team to conduct testing, collaborate with engineering teams to develop and refine test procedures
• Constructs and maintains various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order with little supervision