Lab Technician- Appliance Manufacturing

Thorndale Partners; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorndale Partners seeks an Equipment Quality Lab Technician for a 3-month contract in Fayetteville, TN. You will handle performance testing of equipment, validate against methods and customer/spec requirements, and document results for engineering and compliance teams.

Role requires an Associate Degree with 3 years of related experience (or equivalent) and strong familiarity with lab equipment, data entry, and technical reporting. Travel to customer sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred with 3 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment, instruments, and engineering terminology.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and electrical wiring practices.
• Proficient data entry and documentation software usage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Setup and prepare units for performance and functionality testing.
• Document testing procedures and results, delivering data packages to engineering teams.
• Assist with testing required for UL, NSF, and other regulatory certifications.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing during pre-production and production runs.
• Partner with production to resolve quality and certification issues.
• Maintain, calibrate, and safely operate laboratory testing equipment and supplies.
• Interact professionally with customers and outside testing labs to resolve inquiries.
• Travel periodically to customer sites or third-party testing facilities as required.
• Suggest improvements to testing standards and procedures to enhance quality and workflow.
• Interface with purchasing, production control, design engineering, and customer service.
• Adhere to all safety, security, and attendance procedures.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Documentation

UL/NSF certifications

Technical support

Quality issue resolution

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Travel readiness

Blueprint interpretation

Electrical wiring basics

Education

Associate Degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Equipment Quality - Lab Technician Manufacturing (Contract)

Position Type: 3-Month+ Contract

Position Summary

A leading manufacturing organization in Fayetteville, TN is seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician for a 3-month+ contract assignment. Working within an anonymous, industry-leading production environment, you will handle product performance testing for equipment functionality and design. You will be responsible for validating equipment against prescribed methods, customer requirements, and regulatory standards, ensuring all test results are accurately documented for engineering and compliance teams.

• Setup and prepare units for comprehensive performance and functionality testing.
• Document precise testing procedures and results, delivering accurate data packages to engineering teams.
• Assist with critical performance testing required for UL, NSF, and other regulatory agency certifications.
• Provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing during pre-production and production runs.
• Partner with production teams to rapidly resolve product quality and certification compliance issues.
• Maintain, calibrate, and safely operate laboratory testing equipment and supplies.
• Interact professionally with customers and outside test laboratories to resolve quality and certification inquiries.
• Travel periodically to customer sites or third-party testing facilities as required.
• Proactively suggest improvements to testing standards and procedures to enhance quality and workflow.
• Interface cross-functionally with purchasing, production control, design engineering, and customer service.
• Adhere strictly to all organizational safety, security, and attendance procedures.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Degree: Associate Degree with 3 years of related experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Industry Experience: Manufacturing or production background preferred, with exposure to strong mechanical processes.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment, instruments, engineering terminology, blueprint interpretation, and electrical wiring practices.
• Software/Tools: Strong proficiency with computers, data entry, and documentation software.
• Technical Learning: Ability to quickly pick up new technical skills, industry concepts, and equipment operations.
• Problem Solving & Reasoning: Strong analytical skills to solve practical problems, interpret instructions (written, oral, or diagram), and analyze variables with limited standardization.
• Multitasking: Proven capability to manage 2 to 3 technical tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Math Literacy: Competency utilizing mathematical concepts including ratios, percentages, fractions, and statistical data.
• Communication: High-level verbal and written communication skills to author technical reports, correspond with clients, and present data to cross-functional teams.