Mechanical Laboratory Technician

ManpowerGroup; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending? {

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Austin, Texas is hiring a Mechanical Laboratory Technician for a 12-month contract. The role involves hands-on analyses, calibration, and documentation to support R&D and quality control.

You will work with a self-directed team, handle shipping and field support requests, and operate equipment, including a 3D printer, to prep carts, tools, and basic gear. Competitive hourly pay and benefits follow waiting period.

Qualifications

• Strong logistics and coordination skills.
• Ability to handle urgent and dynamic field support requests while maintaining accuracy.
• Basic mechanical or electrical aptitude (including cable handling, equipment assembly, and troubleshooting).
• Experience with shipping, material movement, and handling technical equipment, along with inventory management and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate and maintain a 3D printer (training can be provided) and perform mechanical assembly for carts, toolboxes, and basic equipment preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, electrical, and/or mechanical analyses and tests required for research, development, or quality control of processes and products.
• Assist with compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and documenting test and inspection results to support quality and continuous improvement.
• Follow established procedures and methods while working effectively on a self-directed team with minimal work direction.
• Support inspection activities by applying mechanical aptitude and using inspection procedures and/or product-line knowledge.
• Perform calibration steps and basic functional testing on equipment, ensuring results are tracked and communicated clearly.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Field support requests

Mechanical aptitude

Shipping and inventory

3D printer operation

Job description

Job Title:Mechanical Laboratory Technician

Location: Austin, Texas

Pay Range: $18 to $22 p/h on w-2

Duration: 12 month contract

What's the Job?

• Perform physical, electrical, and/or mechanical analyses and tests required for research, development, or quality control of processes and products.

• Assist with compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and documenting test and inspection results to support quality and continuous improvement.

• Follow established procedures and methods while working effectively on a self-directed team with minimal work direction.

• Support inspection activities by applying mechanical aptitude and using inspection procedures and/or product-line knowledge.

• Perform calibration steps and basic functional testing on equipment, ensuring results are tracked and communicated clearly.

What's Needed?

• Strong logistics and coordination skills, including shipment planning and material preparation.

• Ability to handle urgent and dynamic field support requests while maintaining accuracy and focus.

• Basic mechanical or electrical aptitude (including cable handling, equipment assembly, and troubleshooting).

• Experience with shipping, material movement, and handling technical equipment, along with inventory management and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to operate and maintain a 3D printer (training can be provided) and perform mechanical assembly for carts, toolboxes, and basic equipment preparation.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to research, development, and quality control through hands-on lab and technical testing.

• Work in a role that values self-direction, best-practice sharing, and collaboration within the work group.

• Chance to strengthen technical skills through inspection, calibration, and functional testing responsibilities.

• Engage in documentation and data tracking that supports reliable outcomes and clear communication.

• Support field and logistics-heavy operations by coordinating materials, shipments, and urgent requests.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells– creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.