Test Technician

Scientific Drilling is looking for a Test Technician to work at our Applied Technologies Center in Paso Robles, CA.  Scientific Drilling is an independent directional drilling and wellbore navigation, surveying and logging Service Company serving customers worldwide.  Our industry leading navigation systems provide definitive wellbore placement information, enabling safer and more efficient placement of tightly spaced wellbores throughout the world.  We are motivated by crafting innovative and elegant solutions to technically challenging problems. 

Nestled between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the California Central Coast is the location described as the happiest place on earth.  Home to where others vacation, including 200+ wineries, fresh air, miles of beautiful beaches, and small town appeal. Our Test Technician position will be working in our Manufacturing department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Calibrate electronic equipment using a written procedure.
• Ensure that equipment passes specifications after calibration.
• Adhere to and improve safety standards.
• Manage work station and practice good housekeeping techniques.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Pursue every job with drive and determination.
• Use logic to solve problems with effective solutions.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the needs of the business.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in fast paced and results driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to present oneself with professional appearance and behavior in accordance with ATC dress code and SDI Code of Conduct.
• Ability to meet all SDI/ATC safety requirements.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to read, communicate, and understand the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and peers, both written and verbally.
• Adhere to established Company procedures and policies, work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results.
• Ability to be a team player/builder.
• Must be tactful and able to resolve disputes between departments and settle personnel
• Possess the ability to be interactive with management staff and co-workers.

Education, Experience, Certification, and Training:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience using multi-meters and oscilloscopes to measure voltages and waveforms is preferred.

Location, Physical Requirements and PPE:

Manufacturing:

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see , write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 25 lbs. and under, perceive depth, and operate motor equipment.
• Conditions include working inside. Working around moving objects, machines with moving parts. Working around radiant and electrical energy. Work with heated soldering iron and flux. Working closely with others, working alone, working extended and/or irregular hours. Working environment may include but not limited to, intermittent noise, fumes, smoke, grease, dust, oils and solvents.
• Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing the essential job function include but not limited to computer and related equipment, calculator, special instrumentation, hand tools, power tools, air tools, microscope and telephone. Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to, safety glasses, reinforced toed shoes, gloves, and ear plugs or muffs.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

This job description describes the general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position; it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required for the position.

The general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are subject to modification in order to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some physical requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health or safety to themselves or others.

This job description neither states nor implies that the listed general duties and responsibilities and physical requirements associated with the position are the only tasks expected of an employee. An employee is also required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks requested by their supervisor and not in violation of any applicable laws, regulations, or rules.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, an employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty, responsibility, and physical requirement proficiently.

Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.