Building Products Field/Lab Test Technician

Intertek Global; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, seeks a Building Products Field/Lab Test Technician in Plano, TX to join our Building & Construction team. This entry-level role manages testing projects under supervision, travels up to 50% and grows skills in code compliance, performance testing, and product certification.

You will set up tests, track specimens, analyze results, and write concise reports while learning standards such as AAMA, ASTM and NFPA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to understand test procedures.
• Familiarity with QA policies related to test specimens.
• General construction knowledge and use of power tools.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, crouch, bend, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, push, pull as needed.
• Ability to follow directions and work under supervision.
• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; AutoCAD if applicable.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage entry level testing projects under direct supervision until signed off to perform testing independently.
• Track and condition test specimens.
• Set up/mount and perform standard tests on building products per specifications.
• Check calibration status of test equipment prior to testing.
• Analyze test results and write accurate, concise test reports.
• Learn test standards and test procedures (e.g., AAMA, ASTM, NFPA).
• Maintain tools and equipment; inventory supplies; keep work area clean.

Skills

Technical competency

Mechanical aptitude

QA policies

Construction knowledge

Power tools

Customer service

Communication skills

MS Word/Excel

AutoCAD

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

Building Products Field/Lab Test Technician

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Building Products Field/Lab Test Technician to join our Building & Construction team in our Plano, Texas office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in structural and Field Testing!

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

Building Products Testing Solutions. From code compliance to performance testing to product certification - our commitment is to build a lasting partnership with our customers. We enable them to work with a single source to get their product the market access success they need.

What are we looking for?

The Structural / Field Technician is responsible for managing entry level testing projects under direct supervision until signed off to perform testing independently. This position will travel at least 50% of the time.

What you’ll do:

• Manage entry level testing projects under direct supervision as assigned, until signed off to perform testing independently
• Track and condition test specimens
• Set-up/mount and perform standard tests on building products in accordance with referenced specifications and procedures
• Check calibration status of test equipment prior to testing
• Analyze test results and write accurate and concise test reports that summarize the test procedures and results
• Learn test standards and test procedures (e.g., AAMA, ASTM, NFPA, etc.)
• Maintain tools and equipment; inventory supplies; maintain cleanliness of work area

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical competency to understand and communicate test procedures, specifications, and results and possess a mechanical aptitude
• Familiarity with (or possess the ability to learn) Quality Assurance policies and procedures which relate to the control, storage, and disposition of test specimens
• General construction/carpentry knowledge and experience using power tools
• Physical ability to routinely lift at least 50 pounds
• Physical ability to sit, stand, crouch, bend, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, push, pull, etc. as required to perform job duties
• Ability to follow directions and work under supervision
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills – both written and oral
• Good computer skills using Word and Excel, and AutoCAD if applicable
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate up to 50% of the time
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in a technical field preferred, or equivalent related experience

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.