Mechanical Testing Technician

Industrial Inspection & Analysis•St. Louis, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Inspection & Analysis is hiring a full-time Mechanical Testing Technician at its St. Louis, Missouri location. The technician tests a wide variety of materials to support quality, safety, and performance requirements across multiple industries. The role follows established specifications and procedures, operates precision measuring and mechanical testing equipment, documents results accurately, and maintains safety and quality standards in a hands-on testing environment. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Extended hours and weekend shifts may occasionally be required. The position involves regular exposure to high-speed machinery and mechanical parts, and occasional exposure to humid conditions, changing climate or weather, acetone, solvents, grease, cutting fluids, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods; accurate use of hands and arms; regularly walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasionally lifting or pushing up to 60 pounds; and meeting near-vision, color-vision, and depth-perception requirements. The company offers medical insurance with mental health coverage, dental and vision insurance, voluntary short-term disability, critical illness and accident plans, employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of concepts, practices, procedures, and testing equipment in a materials laboratory.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage time, prioritize work, analyze and solve problems, and complete paperwork accurately.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
Valid state driver’s license.
Knowledge of and compliance with workplace health and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in materials testing.
Previous experience with Instron mechanical test systems.
Technical certifications or a technical degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform testing on materials from a broad range of industries.
Work from specifications such as ASTM and ASME, drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
Use precision measuring instruments, including dial calipers, micrometers, and other specialized measurement equipment.
Maintain equipment and uphold quality and safety standards.
Document testing results accurately.