Technician II - Wire & Cable

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Atlanta time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R004518## Employment Status:

Regular## Time Type:

Full time##
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** At the heart of CSA Group is a vision: making the world a better, safer, more sustainable place. It's been part of our mission for nearly one hundred years: from the first engineering standard for railway bridges developed in 1919, to more than 3,500 standards, codes & related products today.

Headquartered in Canada, with a global footprint of more than 30 labs and offices across Europe, Asia and North America, CSA Group tests, inspects and certifies a wide range of products - from every day househould items to leading edge technology-to meet exacting requirements for safety, performance and environmental impact.

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Job Summary:

Under guidance, direction and general supervision, The Laboratory technician sets-up equipment for testing, operates test equipment and conducts specific and routine tests; disassembles and assembles test samples; records technical data, drafts reports, acts as an assistant in complex or unusual tests, under guidance from senior staff; always maintains good housekeeping.
** Principal Duties &*
* ** Responsibilities:
*** Works with the other Lab Technicians or Certifiers to complete assigned projects within negotiated time and cost schedules.
* Sets-up and operates all test equipment and performs all tests within a certain product area; determines compliance with requirements and recommends the granting of certification; carries out specialized testing when required.
* Performs the tests in accordance with work orders issued by jobholders; conducts routine tests independently; acts as an assistant in complex or unusual tests, under guidance from senior staff or job holder when performing one or more phases of the test work (i.e. re-examination and audits & investigation tests).
* Records technical data, and drafts test result reports.
* Performs mathematical calculations required to summarize test results.  Relates test results to product specification. Acts as a liaison with other departments as required by the manager.
* Assembles and disassembles test samples, hooks-up laboratory test equipment in preparation for testing; operates most laboratory test equipment.
* Notes and records substandard features of products which may appear before or during the tests and refer them to manager or Certifier.
* Maintains good housekeeping of tools, equipment and work area following tests and carry out assigned laboratory clean-up duties.
* Responsible for maintaining quality and consistency of lab equipment.
* Responsible for follow-up for any non-conformances because of routine calibration, with guidance from supervisor.
* Responsible for the integrity of customer samples while in the lab as per Quality Documents.
* Generally given routine assignments.
* Performs others lab duties as assigned by Manager or Project Manager.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Maintains a safe and organized work environment while adhering to industry standards.
* Ability to perform repetitive operations.
** Preferred Education & Experience
*** Technical Certificate or equivalent education and experience.
* Associate’s degree in engineering technology or 2-4 years of related experience in wire and cable testing.
* Must have experience in testing wire and cable products including testing standards CSA C22.2 No. 2556 / UL 2556 CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 and NFPA 262 and more.
* Knowledge of a variety of Wire and Cable standards, electrical codes; knowledge of electric and electronic circuits; troubleshooting electronic equipment
* Practical knowledge of working with test and measurement instruments and equipment,…