Test Technician - Metallurgy

AAM • Three Rivers, MI

5d

About The Position

The Test Technician conducts tests on products, components, and work-in-progress, including items under development, to assess conformity to specifications and proper functioning. The role documents, analyzes, and communicates test results; retests as appropriate; installs, maintains, and operates testing software and equipment; and participates in defining testing criteria.

The technician prepares tests by reviewing objectives, standards, methods, conditions, and equipment; selects and verifies calibration of test equipment; assembles and disassembles components before and after tests; and conducts performance, environmental, and operational testing. The role records test logs and data, maintains the test information database, and keeps equipment operational through established procedures, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, supply maintenance, and repair requests. It also requires maintaining a safe testing environment, adapting to change, and seeking opportunities to improve. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn moderately complicated analytical skills and techniques.
• Basic mathematics knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Interest in working in a manufacturing and fast-paced environment.
• Previous chemistry experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tests by studying test objectives, standards, methods, conditions, and equipment.
• Select and ensure proper calibration of equipment for each test.
• Assemble and disassemble components before and after testing.
• Conduct performance, environmental, and operational tests to validate product capability and reliability.
• Document test outcomes by completing test logs and collecting and recording test data.
• Maintain test information databases by entering and backing up data.
• Maintain a safe test environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Keep test equipment operating by following instructions and procedures, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Adapt to change and seek opportunities to improve.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED