Engine Test Cell Operator: Hands-On & Safety Focused

ARi; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Bereavement support

401(k) plan

Holidays

Job summary

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, seeks a hands-on Test Cell Operator to support daily engine testing operations. You will receive engines, prepare them for testing, install and remove engines from test cells, repackage units, and stage engines for shipment while ensuring safe handling and accurate records.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-minded, and ready to work in a fast-paced shop environment, with certification and experience in heavy equipment and diesel

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training preferred.
• 15 years of experience in engine assembly, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Forklift, overhead crane, or rigging certification is MUST.
• Experience handling diesel engines, powertrain components, or heavy machinery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload engines from inbound trucks using appropriate lifting and handling equipment.
• Inspect incoming engines for shipping damage and verify documentation.
• Remove packaging and prepare engines for installation into test cells.
• Safely install engines into test cells and connect mechanical, electrical, fuel, cooling, and instrumentation interfaces.
• Support engine setup, preparation, and changeover to maximize test cell utilization.
• Remove engines after testing and repackage per shipping requirements.
• Stage completed engines in designated outdoor storage locations for shipment.
• Load outbound engines onto flatbed trucks using proper lifting procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of engine movement, inventory, and testing status.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements in all tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Rigging certification

Reading SOPs

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual lifting

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training in Diesel/Automotive/Heavy Equipment

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

Rigging certification

Hoist operation

Job description

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, seeks a hands-on Test Cell Operator to support daily engine testing operations. You will receive engines, prepare them for testing, install and remove engines from test cells, repackage units, and stage engines for shipment while ensuring safe handling and accurate records.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-minded, and ready to work in a fast-paced shop environment, with certification and experience in heavy equipment and diesel