Certification Lab Technician

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd.; Huron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd. seeks a Shift Technician to perform dynamic and static tests in accordance with government regulations and industry standards. You will operate and calibrate test equipment, collect data, and contribute to ensuring instrument accuracy and conformance.

The role involves setting up lab gear, supporting engineers, and adhering to quality procedures in a manufacturing environment, with the 2nd shift schedule noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent experience.
• 3–6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination.
• Ability to use lab equipment to test, calibrate, and certify instruments.

Responsibilities

• Plans sequence of testing and certification procedures for instruments and equipment.
• Sets up standard and special lab equipment to test, evaluate, and certify devices.
• Inputs data and uses data acquisition systems for checks and data collection.
• Disassembles instruments and inspects components for defects.
• Measures parts for conformity with specifications.
• Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts.
• Reassembles and certifies instruments and equipment.
• Assists engineers in formulating test plans and calibration procedures.
• Participates in internal audit activities as needed.

Skills

Testing procedures

Data acquisition systems

Mechanical repairs

Electrical testing

Instrumentation

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Three to six months related experience or training

Tools

Impact probes

Accelerometers

Load cells

Displacement transducers

PC-based data acquisition systems

Job description

2nd Shift 2:00PM-10:30PM

Role Purpose

Performs dynamic and static tests in accordance to government regulations, regulatory body specifications and manufacturing requirements. Dynamic tests are performed using free falling impact probes, accelerometers, load cells, displacement transducers and PC based data acquisition systems. Repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical equipment for conformance to established standards, and assists in formulating testing and work standards.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Plans sequence of testing and certification procedures for instruments (crash test dummies) and equipment.
• Sets up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and certify other instruments and test equipment.
• Input data information and utilize data acquisition systems to perform system checks and data collection for ATDs.
• Disassembles instruments and equipment and inspects components for defects.
• Measures parts for conformity with specifications.
• Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts.
• Reassembles and certifies instruments and equipment.
• Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair, and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment.
• May be required to participate in a Company’s internal audit system as an internal auditor.

Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience