Entry level Test Technician Job Listing at Intertek in Kentwood, MI (Job ID 8451)

Description

TECHNICIAN

Intertek is searching for a Technician to join our Transportation Technology team in our Kentwood Michigan office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Product Durability and Ship Testing areas. 

The Technician is responsible for supporting the Test Engineers in the set up and execution of product testing for outside clients.

Our Value Proposition 

We offer a salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, and more. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, our Technicians are offered: 

• Wages start at $15 per hour with training 
• Day to day variety with the ability to work on multiple projects and directly support our Engineering staff 
• Tuition reimbursement available in an applicable technical field 
• Flexible hours 
• Ability to earn more knowledge and become certified in various test areas
• Opportunities for growth as a higher-level technician through training and experience 
• Employee referral bonuses 

What you'll do:

• Prepare and setup test samples and test equipment.
• Operate equipment and perform testing in accordance with approved test plan.
• Obtain and record test data in accordance with standards.
• Perform routine calculation and analysis of test data; notify project lead of test failures and/or inconsistencies if applicable.
• May draft test reports.
• Assist with maintaining equipment and lab facilities.
• Perform other work as required.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools
• Mechanical Aptitude - Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner
• Problem Solver - Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment - Hard worker, Self Starter, Organized, and Eager to Learn
• Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
• Must be quality-focused and customer driven
• Microsoft Office software expertise, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Physical Requirements: 

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 
• Perform tasks on a ladder  or step stool and on the floor; ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. 
• Work on beneath or above equipment or test samples.

Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.

What we have to offer:
When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, all hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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