Hands-On Test Technician, Lab & Equipment Specialist

Cubearing; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

C&U Bearings is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to support our product testing and validation. You will collaborate with Test Engineers to execute procedures, compile data, and maintain high-performance test equipment in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and teamwork while you contribute to quality and process improvements across test rigs and new equipment setups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or mechanical trade/vocational certification.
• 4+ years of hands-on mechanical experience (bearing industry experience a plus).
• Experience with hydraulic systems is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with industrial PLC programming, simple logic controls, and/or electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mechanical test machines; record data accurately for analysis.
• Fabricate test components and specimens using shop tools.
• Configure and break down test setups; perform initial evaluations on post-test specimens.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibrations, repairs, and overhauls on test rigs.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Data gathering & documentation

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or mechanical trade/vocational certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Scales

Ovens

Presses

Job description

C&U Bearings is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to support our product testing and validation. You will collaborate with Test Engineers to execute procedures, compile data, and maintain high-performance test equipment in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and teamwork while you contribute to quality and process improvements across test rigs and new equipment setups.