Test Technician - Mechanical Test Laboratory

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Test Technician is responsible for performing all phases of any test plan including fixture planning and fabrication, mechanical assembly, instrumentation installation, and data collection setup. The Test Technician performs the required testing and ensures test data is collected accurately and in accordance with the test plan provided by engineering. The Test Technician is accountable for test part inventory, proper documentation, and equipment maintenance as directed. This position involves physical labor such as lifting, operating overhead cranes and forklifts, and sometimes assembling large, heavy test parts and fixtures in a team environment.

Qualifications & Competency Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates or Technical degree preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work habits, always wearing required PPE, and maintaining a clean work area.
• Experience with industrial machinery and/or instrumentation.
• Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical aptitude. Hydraulics experience is a plus.
• Able to follow verbal and written test procedures with attention to detail and foresight.
• Can-do and Will-do attitude with a demonstrated ability to work both on a team and independently.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to include accurate reporting of data, records of instrumentation used and activity logs.
• Willingness to perform other duties and tasks as needed and requested by management.
• Available to work a flexible schedule and overtime when needed.
• Must be able to lift, carry, move, and transport objects of up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to reliably commute to the work location; possessing a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is most suitable.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass drug screening and background checks.

Additional Competencies

• Welding skills (gas, MIG, stick).
• Basic machine shop skills (lathe, mill, drill press, etc.).
• Crane, forklift, and rigging experience.

If you do not explicitly have experience with any of the above qualifications, but possess a willingness and desire to learn, we encourage you to still apply to this role.

This is a Non-exempt, hourly position. Upon successful completion of Clark Testing's introductory review period, eligibility for benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 401(K) plan with discretionary employer match, paid time off and paid holidays.

Applicants should provide a resume and include salary expectations. We will only contact applicants in whom we have a strong interest. Clark Testing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

Company Overview

For over 30 years, Clark Testing has been providing laboratory testing services to some of the world’s most impactful companies! We are a team of community-oriented people helping make the world safer and healthier through product testing, design validation, and material analysis. Clark operates five distinct laboratories in four states, and we serve customers throughout the world. Clark provides services that support a wide array of industries – from Fortune 500 manufacturing companies to futuretech startups, government agencies on every level, university research, and non-government organizations. Come build a career with Clark Testing!

For additional information about Clark Testing, please visit

Company Description

Company Overview\r\n\r\nFor over 30 years, Clark Testing has been providing laboratory testing services to some of the world’s most impactful companies! We are a team of community-oriented people helping make the world safer and healthier through product testing, design validation, and material analysis. Clark operates five distinct laboratories in four states, and we serve customers throughout the world. Clark provides services that support a wide array of industries – from Fortune 500 manufacturing companies to futuretech startups, government agencies on every level, university research, and non-government organizations. Come build a career with Clark Testing!\r\n\r\nFor additional information about Clark Testing, please visit