Test Technician III - Auto/Shop/Welders - Temp to Hire

The Test Technician III will assist in testing of products, set-up of equipment/test fixtures and organization and cleanliness of establishment. The Test Technician III will work with a group, verifying conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards, and prepare written test reports. This role will participate in Product demos, Line Reviews, and assist Category and Sourcing team with product decisions. The Test Technician III will be responsible for learning how to properly utilize all test equipment in the lab. The Test Technician III should be able to start a test report and complete all stages of product testing and qualification utilizing documented test methods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Product Qualification and Testing will include practical usage of tools and simulated usage of harbor freight customer on test fixtures.
• Assist in using and setting up Test equipment.
• Assist in Monitoring and Testing Samples.
• Assist Product Specialist in Testing and build fixtures.
• Become autonomous in Testing and fixture building for their own assignments.
• Works with electronic testing equipment, small motor dynamometer, environmental chambers, hardness tester, and general hand tools.
• Conducts written test reports from beginning to completion in a web based software program (Platypus).
• Participates in the analytical review of new or revised parts, materials, and products; including pareto charts and Excel graphs.
• Preparation for product review to include setup of product, customer web reviews, and 1 pager of sales and returns data.
• Maintenance/Cleaning of Lab.
• Occasional overtime required.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor/ manager.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

Scope:

• Supervises staff - No
• Financial Scope - No
• Organizational Scope – All US locations/Single Category/Region/District/Distribution Center
• Decision Making – No
• Travel – No
• Responsible for Maintaining Confidential Information – Yes

The anticipated range for this position is $23.90 – $29 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as early access to pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Qualifications –
Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Hands on, able to disassemble, trouble shoot, and assemble various types of products
• Ability to work in a team setting and have a strong attention to detail
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills in Excel, web search, and e-mail
• Advanced technical courses at college level or trade school a plus
• Basic tool knowledge across all categories. Hand Tools, Accessories, General (Easier in complexity)
• Fork Lift (Certification Required)

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical Requirements:
General office environment requiring ability to:

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
• Lift up to 45 lbs.

We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.