Mechanical Testing Co-op: Rebuild & Establish In-House Metal Tests

Precision Castparts; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts – Henderson Technical Laboratory (HTL) Co-op is seeking a motivated STEM student to re-establish in-house mechanical testing capabilities, focusing on tensile, creep, and fatigue methods. You will assess, configure, and troubleshoot testing equipment, while documenting procedures and test results for sustained operation.

The role emphasizes ownership of a capability-development project from equipment assessment to successful testing, with hands-on experience in mechanical

Qualifications

• Student currently pursuing a STEM degree with at least one year of coursework completed.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on engineering interest.
• Ability to read manuals, procedures, drawings, and equipment docs.

Responsibilities

• Return servo-hydraulic and creep testing equipment to service and verify functionality.
• Assess and document equipment status, controls, software, and fixtures.
• Assist with startup, troubleshooting, data collection, and SOP documentation.
• Develop SOPs, JSAs, work instructions, and lab documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Safety mindset

Learning agility

Education

STEM student

One year coursework completed

Tools

Data acquisition software

Test instrumentation

Extensometers

Job description

Precision Castparts – Henderson Technical Laboratory (HTL) Co-op is seeking a motivated STEM student to re-establish in-house mechanical testing capabilities, focusing on tensile, creep, and fatigue methods. You will assess, configure, and troubleshoot testing equipment, while documenting procedures and test results for sustained operation.

The role emphasizes ownership of a capability-development project from equipment assessment to successful testing, with hands-on experience in mechanical