Lab Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Waltham, MA is seeking a detail‑oriented Lab Test Technician for a temp-to-hire opportunity. The role involves hands-on electro‑mechanical assembly, calibration, and testing in a fast-paced manufacturing and R&D environment.

You will build technical experience with clear direction and training, contributing to a high-quality workplace focused on lean practices and long‑term growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in electro-mechanical assembly and calibration.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform electro-mechanical assembly functions on analyzers and related devices.
• Calibrate electronic devices according to customer orders and documented procedures.
• Use hand tools, test equipment, and standardized work instructions to ensure product quality.
• Complete work orders on schedule while meeting standard production times.
• Accurately record labor time and work order activity in the MRP system.
• Follow environmental, health, safety, quality, and nonconforming material reporting procedures.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Calibration

Lab testing

Attention to detail

Documentation

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

MRP system

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab Test Technician for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Waltham, MA. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on electro‑mechanical assembly, calibration, testing, and working with high‑quality products in a fast‑paced manufacturing and R&D environment.

This is a great opportunity to build technical experience, receive clear direction and training, and contribute to a supportive workplace focused on quality, lean manufacturing practices, and long‑term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electro‑mechanical assembly functions on analyzers and related devices.
• Calibrate electronic devices according to customer orders and documented procedures.
• Use hand tools, test equipment, and standardized work instructions to ensure product quality.
• Complete work orders on schedule while meeting standard production times.
• Accurately record labor time and work order activity in the MRP system.
• Follow environmental, health, safety, quality, and nonconforming material reporting procedures.

Compensation

• Pay: $23 to $24 per hour.
• Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Location: Waltham, MA.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.