Fire Safety Technician - 2nd Shift

Fire Safety Technician – 2nd Shift

Location:

Northbrook, IL (UL Solutions)

We are seeking a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Technician to join our Fire Protection Lab team. This 2nd shift position runs Monday‑through‑Friday from 1 PM to 9 PM and focuses on large‑scale fire testing of wire and cable products. The role involves physical work in a demanding lab environment and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to safety testing processes.

The Fire Protection Lab includes three burn chambers, including a two‑story riser chamber used for large‑scale fire tests. The work is physically intensive and involves:

• Heavy lifting, bending, stooping, and ladder climbing
• Use of respirators due to exposure to toxic smoke, dust, and debris
• Operation of forklifts and hand pallet jacks for sample handling
• Working in a dirty and dynamic environment that requires safety awareness and physical resilience

• Set up and operate test equipment and burn chambers for fire testing
• Build and adapt test setups based on datasheets and engineering instructions
• Examine test samples and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Conduct tests following defined plans and record results accurately
• Evaluate sample performance and document findings in test reports
• Perform routine maintenance and basic calibration of lab equipment
• Communicate with clients and internal teams during test setups and execution
• Maintain a clean and organized lab area
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements
• Use Labware to build samples, manage data packages, and close projects

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a technical or lab‑based role (entry to mid‑level)
• Experience with pressure transducers, bidirectional probes, and control dampers is a strong plus
• Forklift operation experience preferred (training available if needed)
• No requirement for electrician or mechanical backgrounds
• Physical requirements:
  
  heavy lifting; bending, stooping, and climbing ladders; wearing respirators during sample handling and test loading; comfortable working in environments with toxic smoke and debris; must be able to operate forklifts and hand pallet jacks

Estimated salary range for this position is US $42,000–56,000. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 5% of the base salary. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness, and 401(k) retirement savings. Paid time off includes 15 days of vacation, 12 floating holiday days, and 72 hours of sick time.

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), transforms safety, security, and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection, and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support customers’ product innovation and business growth.