Test Equipment Technician

Global Technical Talent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Global-Technical-Talent-1 is seeking a Test Equipment Technician in Grand Rapids, MI for a 6-month onsite contract. The role involves maintaining and repairing production test equipment, performing development and qualification tests, and ensuring compliance with ESWP/LOTO procedures.

DOT/FAA safety requirements apply, with pre-employment drug testing. Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent technical experience, ability to read specs in English, and knowledge of LabVIEW is a

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and follow product specifications, drawings, and work orders in English
• Knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment and troubleshooting test failures
• Knowledge of dynamic electro-mechanical systems and mechanical power train devices, electronics and basics of programming
• Effective use of tact and persuasion in dealing with personnel involved with manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of LabVIEW (preferred)
• Associate degree in technical field and HS diploma or GED with required experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain production and laboratory test equipment including vibration system and environment test chambers
• Conduct development and qualification tests in accordance with Engineering test requests, drawings, blueprints and procedures
• Analyze and troubleshoot test equipment problems
• Design and build basic test setups
• Collect, analyze and record test data in order to prepare test reports
• Conduct verification of test equipment
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and repair of test equipment
• Carry out ESWP and LOTO in daily tasks

Skills

Read specs

Testing equipment

Electro-mechanical systems

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in technical field

HS diploma or GED

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Test Equipment Technician

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $30.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Travel Requirements: Not required (local candidates within a 50-mile radius of Grand Rapids, MI only)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

Job Summary

The Test Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing production test equipment, including designing modifications, functional tests, vibration systems, and environmental test chambers. Tasks require knowledge and experience maintaining and repairing equipment and systems which interact with electrical and mechanical components. This position is classified as a safety sensitive role under applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete a DOT required pre-employment drug test. Individuals hired into this role remain subject to ongoing drug and/or alcohol testing, including random testing, in accordance with federal regulations. The client maintains a drug and alcohol free workplace and expects all applicants to understand and comply with these requirements.

Key Responsibilities

In this function you will:

• Maintain production and laboratory test equipment including vibration system and environment test chambers.
• Conduct development and qualification tests in accordance with Engineering test requests, drawings, blueprints and procedures.
• Analyze and troubleshoot test equipment problems.
• Design and build basic test setups.
• Collect, analyze and record test data in order to prepare test reports.
• Conduct verification of test equipment.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and repair of test equipment.
• Carry out ESWP (Electrical Safe Work Practices) and LOTO (Lockout Tagout) in daily tasks. Training will be provided.

Other tasks:

• Comply with client Safety Standards and objectives.
• Maintain complete and accurate records in databases and internal systems.
• Labor reporting as required.

Required Skills

• Ability to read, understand and follow product specifications, drawings, and work orders in English
• Knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment and troubleshooting test failures.
• Knowledge of dynamic electro-mechanical systems and mechanical power train devices, electronics and basics of programming.
• Effective use of tact and persuasion in dealing with personnel involved with manufacturing processes.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of LabVIEW.

Education Requirements

• Associates Degree in a technical field (technology/engineering) with one (1) year's experience in a technical field OR High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in a technical field.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.

Required Experience

• One (1) year of experience in a technical field (with Associates Degree) OR three (3) years of experience in a technical field (with High School diploma or GED).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Position includes standing, bending, twisting and the capability to lift / move up to 40 lbs.

Important Notes

• This position is classified as a safety sensitive role under U.S. DOT and FAA regulations. A DOT required pre-employment drug test must be successfully completed as a condition of employment.
• Individuals hired into this role remain subject to ongoing drug and/or alcohol testing, including random testing, in accordance with federal regulations.
• Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Grand Rapids, MI will be considered. No relocation benefit is offered for this position.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a global power management company operating in more than 100 countries, with revenues of approximately $20.8 billion, and a workforce of approximately 160,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1911, the organization develops intelligent power management technologies spanning electrical systems, aerospace components, vehicle powertrain solutions, and data center infrastructure - solutions embedded in the critical systems that keep modern society running. The company employs electrical engineers, power systems specialists, aerospace technicians, production technicians, software developers, and supply chain professionals across its many divisions, and has been recognized on Newsweek's list of Global Most Loved Workplaces for its commitment to employee engagement and professional development.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.