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Testing Technician

GWC USA
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/9/2026

1. PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This employee is responsible for performing hydrotesting on valve bodies and fittings to validate conformance to quality specifications.

2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

· Identify product being tested is in accordance to the domestic or customer specifications.

· Verify that paperwork is completed to this stage and information matches product.

· Select correct adapter to secure product in test stand. Mount part into test stand.

· Inspect valves for leaks in casting, forging, seats etc. and notify supervisory personnel if a nonconforming condition is disclosed.

· When test is passed successfully, remove product from test machine, fill out appropriate paperwork and attach to valve.

· Load product onto a pallet for transfer to next operation.

3. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Involve extended periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling and reaching.

· Regularly required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, sit, climb, talk or hear.

· Lift and/or move objects: Regularly: 10-50lbs.; Occasionally: up to 100 lbs.

· Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

4. WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Often work in indoor environments that do not have heat or air conditioning.

· May occasionally work outdoors.

· Wear safety attire, such as safety glasses, safety gloves and other as applicable.

· Work close to other people, such as when sharing office space.

· May be exposed to loud or distracting sounds or noise levels.

5. TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES

· Must be familiar with safety practices for equipment, lock-out/tag-out, and use of personnel protection equipment (PPE).

· Must possess a current Fork Truck Awareness certification and Visual Acuity certification.

· Must have working knowledge of computer software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Adobe) as directed by Management.

6. QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must have at a minimum of a high school diploma or hold a GED certificate.

· Experience in manufacturing with valves, valve pressurization or flow control products.

· A clear understanding of the use of manufacturing tools and equipment.

· Must have understanding and strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations.

· Must be able to read assembly blueprints/drawings and bills of materials.

· Strong communications (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to all levels within an organization.

7. TRAINING:

· QMS Familiarization, initially and whenever revisions occur to applicable quality system documents and/or where positions are changed and/or where job requirements are changed or modified.

· Personnel whose work can affect quality should be informed about the consequences to the customer of nonconformity to quality requirements.

· Ensure that employee is aware of the relevance and importance of his/her activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.

· Applicable MSDS’s as required.

· Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures where required by local, state and/or national law.

8. WORK PERFORMANCE:

· Must be exact in their work. Errors could seriously endanger workers.

· Must repeat the same activities.

· Must be able to meet strict deadlines on a daily basis.

9. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20

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