Fire Lab Technician: Testing & Fabrication

Jensen Hughes; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is seeking a skilled professional to join our fire Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT+E) Laboratory in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on construction, welding, fabrication, and instrumentation to support lab testing. Basic fire-fighting skills and safety commitment are essential.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical roles, can operate lab equipment, and will assist in live fire tests while maintaining strict safety and data documentation standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift and scissor lift certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related technical experience.
• Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test specimens through various construction methods such as welding, fabrication, painting, etc.
• Set up instrumentation for experiments and provide video and photographic documentation of testing processes.
• Assist in conducting live fire testing, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
• Perform small-scale standardized tests following established protocols.
• Process test data, including plotting and data conversion, to generate meaningful insights.
• Perform regular maintenance and calibration of lab equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Track calibration due dates for equipment and schedule timely calibration activities.
• Purchase necessary equipment and supplies for the laboratory, ensuring cost effectiveness and quality.
• Work closely with machine shops to fabricate test equipment and parts as required.
• Oversee lab safety practices and ensure compliance with safety regulations at all times.
• Operate lab equipment efficiently and safely, following manufacturer guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory space.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lab safety

Excel/Word data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Calibration procedures

Job description

Jensen Hughes is seeking a skilled professional to join our fire Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT+E) Laboratory in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on construction, welding, fabrication, and instrumentation to support lab testing. Basic fire-fighting skills and safety commitment are essential.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technical roles, can operate lab equipment, and will assist in live fire tests while maintaining strict safety and data documentation standards.