Lab Test Technician - Building Products (Entry-Level)

ICC Evaluation Service, LLC; Elkhart, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ICC Evaluation Service, LLC in Elkhart, Indiana, is seeking an entry-level lab support role. You will assist with preparing and tearing down test setups, handle materials, and maintain a clean work environment while learning basic tests under supervision.

You will document procedures, assist technicians, and follow ISO/IEC 17025 training and safety procedures in a lab setting for building product evaluation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in building construction or related industry preferred.
• Basic knowledge of building construction, materials, and construction tools and equipment preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, drawings, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Basic labor to setup and tear down test setups and fixtures.
• Materials handling.
• Cleanup and basic maintenance around the lab.
• Assist technicians at a higher level while learning laboratory skills to advance to the next level.
• Learn to perform tasks at higher levels of responsibility under supervision.
• Perform required documentation of test set-ups and test procedures.
• Ability to judge test assembly workmanship and maintain consistent quality.
• Ability to set up tests in a consistent and repeatable manner.
• Perform less-defined tests that require moderate judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Conduct testing in accordance with the requirements of published standards and/or company protocols.
• Correctly document assembly components and create sketches as necessary for complete documentation.
• Enter and review handwritten data into the computer.
• Learn to perform tasks at higher levels of responsibility under supervision.
• Perform all work in accordance with ICC-ES quality, safety and technical procedures and notify supervisors when tasks cannot be completed in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to run well-defined tests with little to no supervision while learning responsibilities and procedures of more complicated tests or assemblies.
• Follow all ICC-ES laboratory safety protocols, PPE requirements, and quality procedures.
• Participate in training on ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and ICC-ES quality systems.
• Assist with sample tracking, labeling, and storage.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special assignments as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Reading technical instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ICC Evaluation Service, LLC in Elkhart, Indiana, is seeking an entry-level lab support role. You will assist with preparing and tearing down test setups, handle materials, and maintain a clean work environment while learning basic tests under supervision.

You will document procedures, assist technicians, and follow ISO/IEC 17025 training and safety procedures in a lab setting for building product evaluation.