Mechanical Test Technician (56990)

Ats Family; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Technical Services in Latrobe, PA seeks a Mechanical Testing support technician to perform routine testing per protocol and assist the Mechanical Testing department with data collection and reporting.

The role requires basic laboratory skills, MS Office proficiency, and a willingness to work varied shifts in a safety-conscious environment. ITAR considerations apply, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience with common testing protocols and data reporting is desirable.
• Proficiency with MS Office and testing software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic mechanical testing techniques per protocol.
• Determine test results and report outcomes accurately.
• Utilize testing and analysis software to support results.
• Prepare test reports using appropriate templates.
• Assist with occasional failure testing per customer requests.
• Support routine machine maintenance and report issues.
• Record pre- and post-test measurements and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Safety Orientation

Accuracy

Math Aptitude

Communication

Teamwork/Collaboration

Sense of Urgency

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PRODUCT EVALUATION SYSTEM - LATROBE, PA 15650

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Any

About Product Evaluation Systems

Product Evaluation Systems (PES) assists commercial and industrial clients by providing materials testing services through our full-service testing laboratory. Our capabilities include metallurgy, mechanical testing, chemical testing, failure analysis, machining, and nondestructive testing. We cater our services to each client’s unique testing needs. Our experienced engineers, chemists, metallurgists, and technicians provide assistance to the additive manufacturing, aerospace, steel manufacturing, power generation, mining, and oil & gas industries, among others. As part of the ATS family of companies, we can offer additional inspection, calibration, and consulting engineering capabilities when clients need a broader scope of services.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for conducting limited mechanical testing techniques per protocol and customer specifications. Position also provides general support to the Mechanical Testing department.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Conduct basic and common testing techniques with proficiency, and within appropriate protocol for machine and customer specifications.
• Accurately determine test results, which can include pass/fail or material composition for research purposes.
• Utilize a variety of testing and analysis software.
• Prepare reports with test results by completing appropriate template.
• Perform failure testing on occasion as requested by customers.
• Perform ongoing general machine maintenance, and alert management of any machine repair needs that cannot be performed internally.
• Perform pre- and post-test measurements on specimens.
• Perform other duties as needed.

QualificationsSuccess Factors/Job Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Safety Orientation
• Accuracy
• Math Aptitude
• Communication
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Sense of Urgency
• Punctuality

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Incumbent must sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed.
• Incumbent may frequently be required to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Incumbent must be able to read, see, hear, and speak English.
• Incumbent must be able to use tools including microscopes, saws, test frames, and basic hand tools.
• Position requires incumbent to wear personal protective equipment including gloves and safety glasses. Steel-toed boots are preferred.

Work days and shifts

• Shifts may vary.
• Incumbent may need to work outside core operating hours as requested.

Education/Certification(s)/License(s) required

• High school diploma or equivalency, Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience/Other required

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Word, Excel) and Outlook.

ITAR

"U.S. Persons" Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Aff... All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.