Laboratory Test Technician

Twining•Fountain Valley, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Twining Consulting Inc., an engineering, testing, and inspection company, is seeking a Laboratory Test Technician for its facility in Fountain Valley, California. The technician performs standard tests on building products in accordance with applicable specifications and procedures, working in laboratory and construction field settings. The role involves setting up and operating testing equipment, preparing test assemblies, fabricating with construction materials, and documenting test results. Testing may involve windows, doors, curtain walls, storefronts, skylights, and other building materials and products. The technician prepares electronic daily test and observation reports, records project hours, maintains test data, and communicates with clients and project teams. The position may require extended or nontraditional hours and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Experience in general construction, a trade, the military, or a commercial laboratory.
Demonstrated technical aptitude.
Competent skills and knowledge in the use of hand and power tools.
Basic computer skills for preparing test reports using word processing and spreadsheets.
Calculator skills for basic mathematical functions.
Valid driver's license and good driving history.
Able to lift 30 to 50 pounds often and occasionally lift over 50 pounds with assistance.
Able to walk and stand for long periods.
Able to hear audible distinctions and communicate audibly.
Able to squat, kneel, and bend down.
Able to climb up to 40 feet with safety precautions.
Comfortable performing test work at multiple building heights using lifts, swing stages, and scaffolding.
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Flexible to work extended or nontraditional hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Window installation or fabrication experience.
Welding experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and perform standard tests on building products according to referenced specifications and procedures.
Work in laboratory and field settings in construction environments.
Use tools to set up and deconstruct test assemblies.
Fabricate using construction materials such as glass, wood, steel, aluminum, and plastics.
Operate testing equipment to test windows, doors, curtain walls, storefronts, skylights, and other building materials and products.
Prepare and submit electronic daily test and observation reports and report hours worked on projects.
Set up instrumentation.
Communicate effectively with clients and project teams.
Maintain detailed documentation and data from test results.
Follow safety and precautionary measures.