Assembly & Test/Tech 'A' - 2nd Shift

VACCO Industries, a Subsidary of ESCO Technologies Inc.; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 41,562 - 52,362; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician for 2nd shift in El Monte, California. The role involves assembling pneumatic and hydraulic valves, conducting tests to ensure functionality, and calibrating test equipment. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, be familiar with test equipment, and possess a technical certificate or equivalent experience. Join our dedicated team to contribute to essential engineering projects that drive innovation and quality in our products.

Qualifications

• Must possess interpersonal skills to build relationships in a team.
• Good leadership and communication skills are required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high pressure and cryogenic testing safely.
• Assemble and test various valves and filters to specifications.
• Calibrate test instruments according to specifications.
• Analyze and document test results for product improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Blueprint interpretation

Standard test equipment knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Basic knowledge of plant operations

Education

Two year certificate or High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Data recorders

Pressure transducers

Flow measuring devices

Environmental chambers

Thermo-coupling

Helium leak detectors

Job description

Assembly & Test/Tech 'A' - 2nd Shift

Location: South El Monte, US, 91733

Pay Range: $30.17 - $38.01

SUMMARY

Assembles pneumatic and hydraulic valves, partially or completely, and conducts a variety of tests on systems, subassemblies, and parts to ensure unit functions according to acceptance procedures or to determine cause of unit failure by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct high pressure and cryogenic testing safely.
• Working from blueprints assembles and tests various valves and filters within allotted timeframe and insures conformance with assembly performance test specifications.
• Working from blueprints, work orders, quality control test manuals, performance specifications, schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
• Calibrates test instruments according to specifications.
• Analyzes test results related to design and test objectives, modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
• Compares results with specifications and documents test data.
• Assembles various quiet disc stacks.
• Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure.
• Verifies dimensions of mechanical parts using hand-held measuring equipment such as micrometers, indicators and depth micrometers.
• Verifies dimensions of mechanical parts using hand-held measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical etching (markings), tube bending and how to clean parts in pre-clean.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment such as Instron machines, AstroMed and mass spectrometer.
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, quality control personnel and others regarding testing procedures and results to resolve problems.
• Capable of operating airborne and structure borne noise measurement equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess interpersonal skills required to build relationships and work in a team environment.
• Possess good leadership skills.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to use good judgment in decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint and schematic drawings.
• Working knowledge of standard test equipment (data recorders, pressure transducers and gauges, flow measuring devices, environmental chambers, thermo-coupling, and helium leak detectors).
• Proficiency in the use of MS software such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of plant operations and processes.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two year certificate from college or technical school; with three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or a High School Diploma or GED Certificate and five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.