Tester

VOLT•ONTARIO, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Volt is hiring a Tester in Ontario, Ohio. The Tester performs functional testing on completed actuator assemblies and verifies system performance against engineering and customer quality specifications. The role conducts high-pressure pneumatic and hydrostatic testing while following hazardous-energy containment and safety procedures, diagnoses failures, performs repairs, and documents test results and compliance records. The Tester also supports third-party inspections, configures test benches from technical documentation, maintains specialized test equipment, and works with manufacturing engineering to address manufacturing or design vulnerabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
1 to 3 years of experience in industrial manufacturing assembly, technical testing, or fluid-power/electrical diagnostics.
Ability to pass an interview practical assessment covering mechanical assembly, hydraulic/pneumatic plumbing, and electrical wiring.
Experience with high-pressure fluid systems or hazardous-energy control protocols, with demonstrated commitment to industrial safety compliance.
Analytical ability to interpret technical data, diagnose non-conformance issues, and complete formal root-cause failure documentation.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience conducting formal validation testing under the direct supervision of third-party inspection agencies.
Technical background equivalent to certification in Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related industrial trade discipline.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical functional testing of completed actuator assemblies against engineering and customer specifications.
Conduct high-pressure pneumatic and hydrostatic tests while following hazardous-energy containment procedures, including blast bunker operations, safety shield deployment, and visual warning notifications.
Analyze failing units, identify faulty components and failure modes, and perform mechanical, fluid-power, or electrical repairs.
Act as the on-site technical representative and liaison for third-party regulatory inspectors and customer auditors; guide them through validation procedures and attest to product compliance.
Interpret engineering schematics, fluid-power layouts, customer testing protocols, and electrical wiring diagrams to configure custom test benches.
Record quantitative test data, failure analysis, and compliance certifications, maintaining records for shipment and traceability.
Identify manufacturing or design vulnerabilities and collaborate with manufacturing engineering on corrective actions.
Maintain and calibrate test stands, pressure gauges, and diagnostic instruments, and ensure their safe operation.