Test Technician - Metallurgy

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing • Three Rivers, MI

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About The Position

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

The position prepares and performs tests using the appropriate methods, conditions, and calibrated equipment; assembles and disassembles components before and after testing; and conducts performance, environmental, and operational tests to validate product capability and reliability. It maintains test records and databases, supports equipment operation and upkeep, follows safety procedures, and contributes to engineering and organizational improvement. 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 reviewing 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 in test logs and collect and record test data.
• Maintain a safe testing environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain the test information database by entering and backing up data.
• Keep test equipment operational by following instructions and procedures, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and arranging repairs.
• Adapt to change and seek opportunities for improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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