Test lab Tech III

ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS CORPORATION•Los Alamitos, CA

3d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Assists Engineering and Manufacturing in Product Development and maintaining Product Quality. Under the engineering laboratory supervisor’s and/or senior laboratory personnel’s direction, performs management instructions, and provides technical skills to assure laboratory efficiency and service. Assists in establishing laboratory techniques, processes and engineering personnel in the development, testing and evaluation of products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2-5 years’ experience performing proof (pneumatic, and hydrostatic, cryogenic), leak testing, static and dynamic qualification testing
Currently hold or ability to obtain a Helium Leak (Mass Spec) Arrowhead Products certification in 6 months
Mechanical background required
Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
Plan daily activities to ensure multiple projects or requirements are met.
Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Use special visual or auditory protective equipment as required.
Use safety glasses and wear safety shoes as required.
Lift, push, and pull up to 35 lbs.
Sit, stand, and walk frequently.
Bend, stoop, squat, reach occasionally
Frequent use and motion of hands and arms, including gripping and grasping
Operate computers and equipment frequently.
FAA-safety sensitive.
Subject to a pre-employment drug screening for Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP); then random screenings for alcohol, Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP) after hire.

Responsibilities

Performs under the specific direction of senior laboratory personnel designated to product development, qualification or project test phases; performs laboratory work which is closely supervised and wherein objectives, technical decisions and methods are prescribed, clearly outlined or made by others.
Conducts work phases in strict accord with established procedures; follows written and verbal instruction and secures technical guidance and assistance, as required.
Assists junior technicians in the setup and operation of mechanical testing apparatus and equipment, as directed.
Instruct personnel in proper laboratory techniques with the use of specialized equipment.
Lead Qualification Testing, Proof, leak, Cryogenic, motion, burst, flow, Mass Spec, life cycling and similar mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic tests.
Take pre- and post-test measurements and readouts, verify axial movements, degree of angulation, checks compression and extension limits, critical length part deflection, deformation and distortion.
Collaborate with Design Engineering to develop qualification test set ups and processes.
Summarizes test data, prepares and maintains test logs, records and reports; records test data; participates in data reduction.
Performs clerical and other duties as assigned.
Make standard mathematical calculations using shop mathematics.