(Fastwater Staffing) Pressure Vessel Test Technician - Quonset Point, RI | On-site

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1d • $28 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Fastwater Staffing is seeking an experienced Contract Pressure Vessel Test Technician to operate and maintain an on-site hydrostatic test chamber and pressure-test sealed vessels, housings, and pressurized components used in autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). These components house electronics and water-sensitive subsystems in individually sealed, pressurized enclosures.

The contractor will validate the structural integrity and watertight sealing of these enclosures before their integration into production hardware. The role involves setting up and executing technical test procedures, monitoring and recording pressure data, preparing documentation packages, and working directly with production and engineering stakeholders to confirm that parts meet engineering specifications.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in testing, inspection, or manufacturing assembly environments.
• Demonstrated experience with high-pressure testing (hydrostatic or pneumatic), leak detection methods, or comparable quality-verification testing.
• Proficiency in reading and working from technical documentation, engineering drawings, and detailed test plans.
• Strong procedural discipline and attention to detail when executing tests and recording empirical data.
• Mechanical aptitude with high-pressure systems, pumps, high-pressure fittings, fluid manifolds, and instrumentation gauges.
• Effective written and verbal technical communication skills for documenting test reports and conveying results to engineering teams.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Background in maritime, aerospace, or defense manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with hydrostatic proof, leak, or burst testing of sealed electronic enclosures or pressure hulls.
• Familiarity with subsea robotics, AUVs, UUVs, or marine equipment.
• Active or prior VT (Visual Testing) or PT (Penetrant Testing) inspection credentials.
• Experience using ERP or MES platforms for work order tracking and test data logging.
• Current or previous certifications in overhead crane operation, rigging, or confined spaces.
• Technical certificate, trade diploma, or Associate degree in a relevant technical or mechanical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor the hydrostatic test chamber; pressurize components to specified proof levels, maintain dwell times, and monitor for pressure decay or leakage.
• Prepare test articles by installing fittings, plugs, seals, sensors, and fluid interfaces; verify test setups before pressurization and maintain and stage fixtures, high-pressure tooling, and supporting hardware.
• Visually inspect components before, during, and after tests for leaks, seal degradation, weld flaws, structural anomalies, and other non-conformances; document and isolate non-conforming conditions.
• Record test parameters, cycles, results, and observed conditions; complete test logs, formal reports, and quality system documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Interpret precision pressure gauges and sensor data to ensure testing integrity.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on the chamber, pumps, valves, high-pressure lines, and instrumentation; flag equipment requiring repair, overhaul, or recalibration.
• Follow safety guidelines for high-pressure pneumatic and hydrostatic operations, maintain clean and organized test bays, and report process anomalies or equipment hazards.
• Coordinate test schedules and communicate results with production, quality assurance, and engineering personnel; assist with root-cause isolation for failed units and provide feedback on recurring build anomalies or design considerations.
• Contribute technical input to improve test documentation, fixturing design, cycle times, and chamber throughput.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed