Test Technician

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

In this role, you will be responsible for performing and recording the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of components, assemblies, and final product as stated in the documented test specifications and procedure. This position performs work of medium to high complexity. 

Successful test technicians are self-motivated and must be able to use calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.) to perform inspections to determine failure mode or validate operations prior to product acceptance. Additional skills required to be successful in this position are the ability to use and interpret manufacturing drawings, service manuals, parts books, and work instructions to perform testing or address any technical questions which may arise.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Performs testing processes on a variety of equipment and records results. 
• Records data from testing in formats and provides results to manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams. 
• Assists technical teams with recommendations to resolve testing problems, roadblocks or equipment malfunctions that impact the performance or validity of testing
• Test components, assemblies and sub-assemblies to established test specifications and procedures. 
• Use manufacturing IT resources to document work activity (routers, forms, etc.).
• Proper logging of time on router operations (through scanners and input stations) at all times to ensure proper costing is assigned to each job. 
• Set-up and calibrate test units prior to starting the testing activities. 
• Troubleshoot testing, perform system calibration and troubleshoot components of the test units, such as cables, and connectors; maintain records and logs as required.  
• Inspect all work prior to releasing the product for further processing. 
• Ensure that the quality of work manufactured is per the customer requirements and reporting any nonconformances to the Quality Department prior to quality control inspection activities.
• Assure adherence to all company safety policies and improve safety performance (i.e. JSA’s).
• Participate in safety training and actively comply with safety policies and practices; maintain a clean and safe workstation.        
• Ensure maintained awareness of the Quality Management System, its documentation, and awareness of the employee’s role in supporting the Quality Policy.
• Ensure all required reports and records are completed and maintained for the work performed. (i.e. Quality Plans, ITPs, router, inspection reports, etc.)
• Always dress appropriately for the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to set up test equipment as defined by a documented Test Procedure.   
• General hand tool usage (must have tools).
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to use various types of inspection tools (micrometers, Vernier calipers, gauges, etc.).
• Ability to interpret manufacturing drawings, schematics, and Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend written and verbal instructions; 
• Proficient English reading level to understand technical terminology used within the company;  
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.     
• Exposure to a networked environment using a Windows and/or Windows like interface using Microsoft office suite; ability to use Enterprise-wide information systems such as Epicor, Vault and drawing-viewing programs    
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and assignments; 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;   
• Remain engaged, proactive and positive even in tough circumstances; own assignments and be fully accountable for their success; 
• Align actions, behaviors and conversations to what matters most; 
• Ability to work independently being proactive to resolve work issues or notify supervisor of resources needed;
• Ability to coordinate with other employees and as part of a team.
• Be able understand and comprehend quality system procedures, work instructions, and process mapping.
• Understand ISO 9001 standard requirements
• Understand API Q1 standard requirements.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years’ experience in cylinder manufacturing (repair or new manufacturing)
• Strong mechanical background and knowledge of all Cylinder components to include seal identification and tolerances
• General hydraulic knowledge