Hands-On Mechanical Testing Technician – Materials Lab

Industrial-Inspection-; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Critical Illness

Accident plan

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Industrial Inspection & Analysis in St. Louis, MO is seeking a full-time Mechanical Testing Technician to perform material testing across diverse industries, following ASTM/ASME specifications and documenting results.

You will operate precision measurement equipment, maintain testing tools, and uphold safety and quality standards in a hands-on lab environment. A high school diploma is required; 2+ years in materials testing and experience with Instron systems are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of concepts, practices, procedures and testing equipment in the materials lab.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize work, analyze and solve problems, and complete paperwork accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Knowledge and compliance of workplace health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of numerous materials from a broad range of industries.
• Work from specifications (ASTM, ASME, etc.), drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments including dial caliper, micrometer, and other specialized measurement equipment.
• Maintain equipment, quality and safety standards.

Skills

Materials testing

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

MS Office / Excel

Laboratory safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or related degree

Tools

Instron

Dial caliper

Micrometer

Job description

Industrial Inspection & Analysis in St. Louis, MO is seeking a full-time Mechanical Testing Technician to perform material testing across diverse industries, following ASTM/ASME specifications and documenting results.

You will operate precision measurement equipment, maintain testing tools, and uphold safety and quality standards in a hands-on lab environment. A high school diploma is required; 2+ years in materials testing and experience with Instron systems are preferred.