Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Supports engineering by conducting tests to evaluate and validate designs and ensures a safe work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct laboratory component, systems, and vehicle tests to evaluate and validate new designs and product improvements to existing designs.
• Review, understand and adopt new test methods and procedures to assist engineers in evaluating suspension systems and components.
• Build, install and instrument prototype suspension components and systems onto Hendrickson and customer vehicles to evaluate designs on the proving grounds and in the field.
• Maintain records of work performed.
• Conduct competitive suspension benchmarking studies.
• Stock and procure test materials.
• Provide a safe laboratory-working environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Identify, define, and implement improvements to processes through the application of problem-solving tools by individuals and/or teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of experience as a test technician or mechanic in the transportation industry.
• Basic machining and welding experience preferred.
• CDL license preferred.
• PC experience required (spreadsheets and word processing).
• Data Acquisition experience preferred.
• MTS testing experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking on concrete.
• Ability to lift and carry parts up to 60lbs.
• Ability to push/pull carts (minimal 25lbs), toolboxes (up to 45lbs), and parts (minimal 60lbs).
• Ability to drive as required.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting.
• Noise, oil, dust, impact tool, and vibration environment.

Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion.

Req Benefits: We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.
Compensation: 65,000-75,000