Test Technician

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Position: Test Technician
Reports To: Operations Manager

Position Summary:

Troubleshoots components in-house. Under general supervision, performs test stand set-ups, detail receiving inspection including Verification Testing, Teardown inspection, repair, overhaul, and “ATP” testing. Perform validation reviews of CMM and other technical documentation on qualified product lines.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Troubleshoots faulty components to find cause.
  • Performs all phases of receiving inspection, verification testing, teardown repair, and overhaul of articles on the capabilities list.
  • Instruct (train) co-workers on company, FAA, and military specs procedures, as well as train in troubleshooting, assembly, disassembly, testing on articles, which they are qualified subject matter experts (SME).
  • Generates technical reports, (written & oral) and interfaces with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other in-house customers on a professional basis.
  • Technical skills required include but are not limited to:
    • working from Operation Sheets, Blueprints and Component Maintenance Manual (CMM)
    • Make electrical and hydraulic test setups from schematics or verbal instruction.
    • Can operate Hydraulic Test Stands or Mules
    • Utilizes measuring gages such as calipers and micrometers.
    • Utilizes electrical equipment such as multi-meter, oscilloscope, megometer and dielectric strength testers.

Job Qualification Requirements:
Training and Experience:

Minimum 2-5 years experience as a Product Support “C” Technician or equivalent. High school graduate or equivalent, technical degree preferred.

Physical Demands: The employee is required to:

  • Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
  • Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
  • Exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
  • Exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity: Near acuity and accommodation as required for reading gages, blueprints, written instructions, and instruments. Annual eye exam required.

Hearing Ability: Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions: The employee is subject to:

  • High noise levels from operating equipment
  • Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
  • Breathing fumes, dust and mist
  • Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids.

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Arkwin is an EEO employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran