Industrial Test Technician

Clopay; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Clopay Corporation located in Mason, Ohio, is seeking an Industrial Test Technician to advance new door systems from concept through testing. The role centers on hands‑on engineering support, data collection, and ensuring safe, organized lab operations.

You will contribute to design for manufacturing, manage the R&D lab and inventory, and prepare detailed reports and drawings documenting approaches and findings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in technology or science.
• 4–10 years in a manufacturing company directly involved in testing and development of products.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, blueprint reading and mechanical CAD drafting.
• Welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Periodically lifts up to 75 lb and climbs ladders; forklift qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ideation and brainstorming on new products using practical knowledge and hands‑on experience.
• Test and collect data on prototypes; set up and conduct mechanical and electrical tests per procedures and document results.
• Provide hands‑on input during Design for Manufacturing reviews with Operations and the NPD team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Hand tools

Electrical testing

Education

Associate’s degree in technology or science

Tools

Milling machines

Drill presses

Band saws

Plasma cutter

CAD / drafting

Job description

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson

At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.

Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Russia, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond. By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as \"America’s Favorite Garage Doors,\" with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

We currently have an opening for an Industrial Test Technician in our Mason, Ohio location.

The Industrial Test Technician is a critical, hands‑on role responsible for accelerating the development of new and innovative door systems for Clopay. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the creative team, contributing to the innovation process from initial brainstorming and conceptualization, functional prototypes, through final testing. This individual will assist with managing the Innovation Center.

Responsibilities Include:

• Participate in Ideation & Brainstorming on new products leveraging practical knowledge and hands‑on experience to contribute new ideas and identify challenges early.


• Testing & Data Collection: Set up and conduct mechanical and electrical tests on prototypes according to established procedures. Collect, record and document test data.


• Provide hands‑on insight during Design for Manufacturing reviews with Operations and the NPD team for team’s understanding of processes required to produce new product designs.


• Assist with ownership of the R&D lab, including tool management, inventory tracking of prototype parts, and ensuring a clean, safe, and highly organized work environment using 5S principles.


• Physically perform all test function duties assigned, including door installation, testing, disassemble and including general housekeeping.


• Design and build equipment and fixtures utilized in product testing.


• Prepare necessary reports, layouts, detail and assembly drawings, or memoranda, which document approach, findings, and recommendations of assigned projects.


• Responsible for following and helping others to follow the company’s safety policy.


• Responsible for bringing together the various products related to trade shows in ‘show quality’ acceptable to Marketing. Prepare products as needed for customer tours of the laboratory.


• Review and enforcement of safety rules in Technical Center


• Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in technology or science.


• Minimum of 4 – 10 years in a manufacturing company directly involved in the testing and development of products.


• High proficiency in Microsoft Office package (or equivalent), blue print reading and mechanical computer aided drafting skills.


• Proven mechanical aptitude and proficiency with a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and stationary shop equipment (e.g., milling machines, drill presses, band saws, presses, plasma cutter).


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.


• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.


• Welding and metal fabrication experience.


• Periodically lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 75 lb. to eye level.


• Climbs on ladders periodically.


• Ability to be qualified to drive a forklift.

Why Choose a Career with Us?

We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the \"front door\" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success.

Our team members thrive because we prioritize:

• Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.


• A Culture of \"What’s Next\": We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.


• Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.


• A Legacy of Expertise: Join our \"Pioneer Club\"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.


• Commitment to Innovation: We aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s our exclusive WINDCODE® technology or our award‑winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.


• Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well‑being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disclaimer:

\"This posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment or compensation. Compensation ranges and employment terms are subject to change at the company’s discretion based on skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, market conditions and geographical location.\"