Mechanical Testing Technician- PPE Lab

Lensa; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in safety science is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join their RTP PPE lab. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting and evaluating tests on first responder footwear and garments, ensuring the accuracy and quality of results. This position offers full-time hours, with the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment, equipped with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Annual bonus compensation

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off including vacation and sick time

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of First Responder footwear and garments.
• Set up and perform equipment and test setups for clients.
• Record and explain test results and complete test reports.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Innovative and creative

Team-oriented

Ability to use Microsoft Office

Incorporate automation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Higher Secondary Education preferred

Job description

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Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for UL.

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to conduct testing in our PPE lab in RTP, NC. This role is fully onsite Monday-Friday and runs second shift hours.

• Responsible for sample preparation, conditioning and testing of First Responder footwear and garments.
• Responsible for the setup and performance of equipment and test setups for clients.
• Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
• Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions.
• Follows basically defined test plans and datasheets.
• Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
• Records and explains test results and completes test report.
• Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
• May direct staff in test setups.
• Examines less complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case with necessary supervision/support.
• Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
• Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
• May perform basic calibration of test equipment.
• Reads and understands specific test standards and testing technology for scope of responsibility with necessary supervision/support.
• Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
• Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and engineering management.
• May communicate with clients during test setups to discuss test methods and/or test results.
• Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
• Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and test reports.
• May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations, as directed. Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
• Higher Secondary Education is preferred but a GED or High School Diploma is required.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Proven ability to be innovative and creative.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must. Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.
  
  

Pay Transparency Verbiage

Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $42,000 to $56,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

UL LLC Has Been And Will Continue To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer. To Assure Full Implementation Of This Equal Employment Policy, We Will Take Steps To Assure That

Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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