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Test Technician - Actuation

ManpowerGroup
Tempe, AZ Temporary
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Our client, a global leader in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, is seeking a Test Technician (Actuation Testing) to join their team. As a Test Technician, you will be part of the Mechanical Test Laboratory supporting engineering and product development teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, technical judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Test Technician - Actuation (6-month contract)

Location: Tempe, AZ

Pay Range: $30–35 per hour

Shift:

  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What’s the Job?

  • Perform day-to-day testing of actuation components for research, development, and qualification
  • Conduct functional testing and assembly operations on pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Set up, operate, and maintain test equipment and lab systems
  • Identify discrepancies and interpret test data according to lab procedures
  • Collaborate with engineering and lab teams to support testing and process improvements

What’s Needed?

  • High school diploma required
  • 2 years of experience in actuation or pneumatic/hydraulic valve testing
  • Hands-on experience with testing equipment and data acquisition systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills (Six Sigma is a plus)
  • Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision

What’s in it for me?

  • Competitive hourly pay ($30–35/hr based on experience)
  • Opportunity to work on complex aerospace products and systems
  • Exposure to advanced testing and engineering environments
  • Career growth within a regulated, high-impact industry
  • Collaborative team environment with hands-on technical work

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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