Job Description
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Intertek is searching for an Lab Technician to join our Building & Constructionteam in our Fridley, Minnesota office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Product Testing!
The Lab Technician is responsible for conducting tests on a variety of building products and components
What you'll do:

• Setting up test apparatus
• Operating equipment
• Maintaining equipment and facilities
• Preparing test samples
• May make recommendations regarding technical decisions relating to the interpretation and applicability of test standards
• May communicate with clients and management
• Performing other work as required

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• General construction/carpentry knowledge and experience using power tools
• Experience in carpentry. Welding and fabrication is a plus
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Physical ability to sit, stand, crouch, bend, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, push, pull, etc. as required to perform job duties
• Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills - both written and oral
• Good computer skills using Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate