Metallurgy Test Technician — Precision Testing & Analysis

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. seeks a Test Technician - Metallurgy to conduct tests on products, components, and work-in-progress, ensuring conformity to specifications and proper functioning.

The role involves installing, calibrating, and operating testing equipment, documenting results, and contributing to test criteria development. The candidate should have a high school diploma and manufacturing experience, with the ability to learn analytical techniques and perform basic mathematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn moderately complicated analytical skills and techniques.
• Basic mathematics knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares basic tests by studying test objectives, standards, methods, conditions and equipment.
• Selects and ensures proper calibration of test equipment required for each specific test.
• Properly assembles and disassembles components pre- and post-test.
• Validates product capability and reliability by conducting performance, environmental and operational tests.
• Documents test outcomes by completing test logs.
• Collects and documents test data.
• Maintains safe test environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintains test information data base by entering and backing up data.
• Keeps test equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contributes to engineering and organization success by readily adapting to change; continuously seeking opportunities to improve.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematics

Manufacturing experience

Learning ability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. seeks a Test Technician - Metallurgy to conduct tests on products, components, and work-in-progress, ensuring conformity to specifications and proper functioning.

The role involves installing, calibrating, and operating testing equipment, documenting results, and contributing to test criteria development. The candidate should have a high school diploma and manufacturing experience, with the ability to learn analytical techniques and perform basic mathematics.