Associate Technician – Fire Lab (First $500 Paycheck)

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio seeks a technician for the Fire Resistance Section. You will read manuals and drawings, set up test apparatus, fabricate specimens, and install instrumentation to capture test data.

You will document tests with video and photos, operate computer systems, and assist senior technicians in a fast-paced, dusty environment. A high school diploma or equivalent and basic AC/DC wiring/mechanical knowledge are required, with training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with AC/DC wiring, mechanical knowledge, and common power tools.
• Basic electronics knowledge is desirable.
• Must wear PPE and operate forklift.
• Able to work at heights in a high temperature, smoky environment.
• Facial hair must meet respirator requirements.
• Normal work day hours are 7a‑4p.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret manuals, standards, and drawings.
• Set up test apparatuses requiring manual and mechanical dexterity.
• Fabrication and preparation of test specimens for evaluation.
• Build and install instrumentation including thermocouples, pressure transducers, gas flow controllers.
• Prepare data acquisition systems and computers to record test data.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading and interpreting manuals/draw

Instrumentation installation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school / continuing education

Tools

AC/DC wiring

Power tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio seeks a technician for the Fire Resistance Section. You will read manuals and drawings, set up test apparatus, fabricate specimens, and install instrumentation to capture test data.

You will document tests with video and photos, operate computer systems, and assist senior technicians in a fast-paced, dusty environment. A high school diploma or equivalent and basic AC/DC wiring/mechanical knowledge are required, with training provided.