Logistics Coordination and Safety Lab Test Technician

Amentum•Detroit, MI

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Logistics Coordination and Safety Lab Test Technician for its Technical Support Services Group in Dearborn, Michigan. The position primarily coordinates shipping and receiving and materials within a test laboratory, while also supporting technicians with safety testing. Approximately 60–70% of the role is focused on logistics coordination, and approximately 30% is spent supporting testing activities. The role involves organizing parts before and after tests, coordinating with engineers, customers, material coordinators, laboratory personnel, dock personnel, and management, and determining whether tested parts should be shipped, scrapped, or stored. The technician also prepares shipping documents, tags and organizes outgoing parts, maintains shipping records for off-site storage, and follows laboratory safety rules. Testing support includes test execution, data collection, and post-test removal of equipment and components across impact, sled, airbag, and seatbelt testing areas. Work is normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with possible overtime and weekend testing coverage. Shift assignments may change, including potential afternoon shifts for several months, so flexibility in work hours and days is required. Work is performed approximately 80% indoors and 20% outdoors. The position involves manual labor, material-handling equipment, lifting, and required safety equipment. A valid state driver's license, dependable transportation, and passing pre-employment screening, a PMHV exam, and a background check are required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid state driver's license and ability to pass PMHV licensing.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily incoming and outgoing workload.
Ability to work with others and take directions.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Good record-keeping skills.
Ability to lift fixtures and test parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work scheduled hours reliably and punctually, with flexibility for shift changes, overtime, and weekend testing requirements.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, PMHV exam, and background check.
Dependable personal transportation to the work site.
Ability to wear required safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.
Ability to perform manual labor and operate material-handling equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

Experience shipping hazardous materials.
Experience operating walk-behind and sit-down forklifts.
Ability to use tools and work with hands in support of safety testing.
Willingness to work safely under pressure and at a safe pace.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Basic understanding of vehicle components.
Machine shop experience.
Ability to drive a manual-transmission vehicle.

Responsibilities

Coordinate incoming and outgoing materials through Shipping.
Organize parts before and after tests in the laboratory using a Hi-Lo or pallet jacks.
Coordinate with engineers, customers, other material coordinators, and laboratory personnel to determine post-test disposition of parts, including shipping, scrapping, or storage.
Interact daily with engineers, technicians, dock personnel, and management to support operations.
Prepare shipping documents for outgoing parts and tag and organize parts for shipment.
Maintain a safe working area and follow laboratory safety rules and guidelines.
Maintain shipping records for off-site storage.
Support testing in front/rear impact, interior head impact, head-form impact, Servo and HYGE sled operation, airbag, and seatbelt areas.
Execute tests, collect data, and remove test equipment and components after testing.
Operate material-handling equipment, including walk-behind and ride-on Hi-Lo equipment; perform other assigned equipment tasks such as overhead crane and vehicle hoist operation and LOTO.