Test Technician

Saf--holland-5; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability (long-term & short-term)

401k plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Saf--holland-5 is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to join our engineering team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will work with advanced testing equipment, prototype products, and cross-functional engineers to develop, evaluate and improve products.

You will perform testing, fabricate components, and maintain test equipment to ensure accurate results. A strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years in hydraulics, machine shop, fabrication or welding.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with testing equipment and lab environments.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing according to procedures and provide detailed results to engineering teams.
• Set up and operate servo-hydraulic testing equipment.
• Fabricate parts, fixtures, and components needed for testing.
• Record, document, and prepare test reports and data logs.
• Inspect and verify calibration status of testing equipment prior to use.
• Maintain hydraulic units, fixtures, and testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged test fixtures and components.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications; collaborate with engineers.
• Ensure ISO and QMS compliance; maintain safety and quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hydraulics

Machine shop operations

Fabrication

Welding

Microsoft Word

Excel

Reading mechanical drawings

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Drill presses

Saws

Test equipment

Job description

Are you a hands‑on problem solver with experience in hydraulics, fabrication, machining, and testing? We are seeking a TestTechnician to join our engineering team and play a key role in developing, evaluating, and improving innovative products. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced testing equipment, prototype products, and cross-functional engineering teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

As a TestTechnician, you will support product development and validation activities by performing testing, fabricating components, and maintaining test equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform product testing according to established procedures and provide detailed results to engineering teams.
• Set up and operate servo-hydraulic testing equipment.
• Fabricate parts, fixtures, and components needed for testing activities.
• Record, document, and prepare test reports and data logs.
• Inspect and verify calibration status of testing equipment prior to use.
• Maintain hydraulic units, grease systems, fixtures, and testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged test fixtures and components.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and testing procedures.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and team members on product evaluation and development activities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a culture of safety and quality.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Hydraulics
  • Machine shop operations
  • Fabrication
  • Welding
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Skills

• Experience operating mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, and other machine shop equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and layouts.
• Basic welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with testing equipment and laboratory environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to safety.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally assist with loads up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working in a loud industrial setting.

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with engineering teams on new product development.
• Gain hands‑on experience with advanced testing technologies.
• Contribute to product innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Join a company that values safety, quality, teamwork, and professional growth.

If you enjoy building, troubleshooting, testing, and improving products in a technical manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer a benefits package designed to keep employees and their families happy, healthy and secure. We offer Medical, RX, Dental, Vison, Company Paid Life Insurance for employees and their families, Paid Long-term and Short-term Disability, a Wellness program and even Pet Insurance. We also offer a HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP and 401k Plan with Company Match. We have generous Paid Time Off Policies.