Summary: Set up static, motion, vibration, flow, and environmental tests. Make instrumentation for electrical and mechanical measurements of test conditions. Make neat and complete records of test results. Note and evaluate any unusual events occurring during progress of test for additional reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:
Makes any mechanical set-up and jigs for same with a minimum amount of supervision.
Assists supervisors and engineers to achieve proper test methods and set-up.
Sets up and performs vibration test, shock tests, flow tests (both liquid and gaseous), helium leak detection, cycle testing (hydraulic and pneumatic), and environmental testing.
Works with all power equipment such as lathe, band saws, grinders, drill presses, shock testers, cycling equipment, leak detector, vibrators and other necessary power equipment to conduct such tests.
Works with recording instruments.
Works with micrometers, venire calipers, and other measuring instruments.
Reads schematic drawings and Engineering blueprints.
Uses shop mathematics and trigonometry.
Performs all functions with safety and neatness.
Make legible substantiating data on all tests performed.
Caps, plug and clamp parts for pressure tests. Makes and maintain test rigs for motion and fatigue cycling. Tends furnaces and other heating apparatus for temperature testing.
Runs tensile test. Finds yield point and elongation of metals.
Performs rework, repair and other associated operations in connection with the work described.
Understands helium leak detector, can service, change filaments and maintain machine.
Repairs electrical equipment used for measurement and testing.
Mounts, polishes, etches, and photographs samples for microscopic examination.
Communicates progress and problems associated with operation sin the development of an assigned project to their supervisor.
Be qualified to weld any materials in Groups I, II, III, IV & VI for test setups of high-pressure, high temperature applications.
Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
Other duties with the work as assigned.
In addition to the above, Technicians are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Requires High School or Vocational School graduate with courses in Engineering or related field with a minimum 5 years related experience.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in an engineering test lab, aerospace/manufacturing test environment, or similar technical environment.
Experience setting up test fixtures and troubleshooting test setups/equipment.
Experience performing mechanical testing such as pressure, burst, vibration, endurance/cyclic, load, or environmental testing.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, test procedures, and customer requirements.
Ability to accurately document test setups, conditions, observations, and results.
Annual Target Salary = $80,000-$90,000
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Joining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!
Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.
To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor
