Test Technician

Actalent; Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth contributions

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking Test Operator Technicians for a contract role based in Milford, MI. You will set up vehicles on the test site, drive test vehicles, follow instructions, and record results while applying basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills. On-site work is required with a 2nd shift, for 1 year or more.

Automotive experience and trade school credentials are preferred. The position offers a structured path for entry-level technicians with supervision and opportunities to learn across

Qualifications

• Open to working 2nd Shift for 1 year+
• Must be able to work on site each day
• Automotive industry experience (Preferred)
• Trade school associate degree or certification (Preferred)
• Diploma or GED is required
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship leadership skills
• Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Setting vehicle on test site and driving the test vehicle (Could be one vehicle all day, or running 5+ tests a day (depends on the projects that are running)
• Follow test instructions
• Record test results
• Utilize mechanical skills and troubleshooting abilities

Skills

2nd shift

On-site

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or GED is required

Trade school associate degree or certification (Preferred)

Automotive industry experience (Preferred)

Job description

• Setting vehicle on test site and driving the test vehicle (Could be one vehicle all day, or running 5+ tests a day (depends on the projects that are running)


• Follow test instructions


• Record test results


• Utilize mechanical skills and troubleshooting abilities

Description

• Setting vehicle on test site and driving the test vehicle (Could be one vehicle all day, or running 5+ tests a day (depends on the projects that are running)


• Follow test instructions


• Record test results


• Utilize mechanical skills and troubleshooting abilities

Requirements

• Open to working 2nd Shift for 1 year+


• Must be able to work on site each day


• Automotive industry experience (Preferred)


• Trade school associate degree or certification (Preferred)


• Diploma or GED is required


• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship leadership skills


• Emerging partnership and teamwork skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment

We are seeking Test Operator Technicians. In this role, you will demonstrate basic knowledge, skills, training, and learning ability that you can use in other organizations. This entry level technician position is for technicians with little or no experience that have some formal education in a core skill area. In this role you will handle basic project assignments with supervision.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Milford, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision


• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


• Short and long-term disability


• Health Spending Account (HSA)


• Transportation benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Milford, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milford,MI.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.