Assembly & Test Technician 'A'

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in South El Monte, CA, seeks a skilled testing technician to conduct high pressure and cryogenic testing safely and efficiently. You will work from blueprints to assemble and test valves and filters, calibrate instruments, and record data in accordance with specifications.

The role requires a two-year technical certificate or equivalent and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Strong teamwork, clear communication, and proficiency with standard test equipment are

Qualifications

• Two-year technical certificate or equivalent with related experience.
• Three years related experience or five with HS diploma.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with calibration and test equipment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts high pressure and cryogenic testing safely.
• Assembles and tests valves and filters from blueprints within set timeframes.
• Determines testing procedures from blueprints, work orders, test manuals and specifications.
• Calibrates test instruments per specifications.
• Analyzes test results and adjusts equipment to meet specs.
• Records procedures and results, including numerical and graphical data, and recommends changes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Decision making

MS Office

Education

Two-year technical certificate

HS diploma with 5 years experience

Tools

Data recorders

Pressure transducers

Gauges

Flow meters

Environmental chambers

Thermocouples

Helium leak detectors

Instron machines

Mass spectrometer

Job description

SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts 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 tests 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 the design and test objectives, modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
• Records these 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 mikes.
• Verifies dimensions of mechanical parts using hand-held measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of chem 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 i.e. 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.

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles