Mechanical Test Technician

Overview

Product Evaluation Systems (PES) assists commercial and industrial clients by providing materials testing services through a full-service testing laboratory. We specialize in metallurgy, mechanical testing, chemical testing, failure analysis, machining, and nondestructive testing. Our customers span additive manufacturing, aerospace, steel manufacturing, power generation, mining, and oil & gas industries. As part of the ATS family of companies, we can also offer inspection, calibration, and consulting engineering capabilities.

This position is responsible for conducting limited mechanical testing techniques per protocol and customer specifications and providing general support to the Mechanical Testing department.

• Conduct basic and common testing techniques with proficiency and within appropriate protocol for machine and customer specifications.
• Accurately determine test results, which can include pass/fail or material composition for research purposes.
• Utilize a variety of testing and analysis software.
• Prepare reports with test results by completing appropriate templates.
• Perform failure testing on occasion as requested by customers.
• Perform ongoing general machine maintenance and alert management of any machine repair needs that cannot be performed internally.
• Perform pre- and post-test measurements on specimens.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Attention to Detail
• Safety Orientation
• Accuracy
• Math Aptitude
• Communication
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Sense of Urgency
• Punctuality

• Must sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed.
• May frequently be required to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to read, see, hear, and speak English.
• Must be able to use tools including microscopes, saws, test frames, and basic hand tools.
• Position requires wearing personal protective equipment including gloves and safety glasses. Steel-toed boots are preferred.

• Shifts may vary.
• Incumbent may need to work outside core operating hours as requested.

High school diploma or equivalency, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Word, Excel) and Outlook.

"U.S. Persons" Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only "U.S. Persons" for this position. A "U.S. Person" includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., "green card" holders); (c) persons granted refugee status;

or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

Applied Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.