Construction Technician
Gulf Coast Automation Group•Northbrook, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Put your construction skills to work in a high-tech, clean, climate-controlled lab environment where your hands-on builds directly support product safety for millions of users. This role sits within a Built Environment team and focuses on constructing real-world mock environments to test and validate product performance and safety standards. You'll collaborate with a tenured, close-knit team while gaining exposure to testing technologies and engineering processes.
Requirements
- Hands-on construction experience (carpentry, concrete work, general building techniques)
- Ability to frame steel stud walls, hang drywall, and operate tools such as impact and rotary drills
- Strong understanding of construction principles and safety practices
- Comfort working in a dynamic lab setting with changing daily tasks
- Ability to collaborate respectfully with experienced team members and demonstrate willingness to learn
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other powered industrial equipment
- Exposure to lab or testing environments
Responsibilities
- Set up and execute test equipment and test environments for product evaluations
- Construct and modify mock environments (e.g., wall assemblies) to simulate real-world conditions
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and test instructions
- Follow defined test plans and accurately record results and observations
- Evaluate test performance and assist in determining outcomes
- Prepare test reports and maintain documentation using standard forms and systems
- Operate lab equipment and perform routine maintenance and basic calibration
- Collaborate with engineers and technical teams to support testing and improvements
- Communicate with internal teams and occasionally with customers during test setups
- Support continuous improvement efforts by recommending process or equipment enhancements
Benefits
- The expected salary range for this position is $23.50 - $27.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
