What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Center Technician position at Metso Outotec?
Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.
Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.
Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.
This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.
Job posting end date: 05/04/2026
Introduction:
We are seeking a Test Center Technician to join our Metso team. In this role you will be responsible for setup, operation, analysis, and reporting of tests performed on mineral samples. Activities include crushing, splitting, density, abrasion, grindability, particle size distribution, and involvement in development projects.
This position will be located in Manchester, Pennsylvania at our Test Center.
What you’ll do:
Setting up and operating equipment and circuits such as crushing, grinding, classification, filtration, dewatering, pyrolysis, and related mineral processing equipment
Adjusting and optimizing circuits with the goal of yielding results as specified by the customer
Conducting physical property tests on mineral samples
Troubleshooting, maintaining, and calibrating Test Center equipment as necessary to ensure safe and efficient operations
Performing select on-site assignments, involving grinding circuit sampling, data collection, and reporting findings
Guiding and mentoring Test Center Utility and Test Center Interns
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Technician Supervisor and Test Center Manager
Who you are:
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Laboratory technician experience preferred but not required
Mechanical, electrical, and computer skills preferred but not required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Proven ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Able to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be capable of effectively and accurately working on several projects at one time in a fast-paced team environment
Strong mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation aptitude
Ability to learn technical material
Essential Physical Job Functions and Work Environment:
Regularly required to remain in a stationary position, position self around equipment, operate equipment, and communicate with team members
Regularly required to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolds, mobile equipment.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions
Must have the ability to manipulate 60lb buckets into test equipment at heights from 1-4ft and remove onto a skid or hand truck for transportation
Must be able to observe testing equipment and identify required adjustments.
What's in it for you:
An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
Get in touch:
Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application.
For additional information, please contact Ashley Koepke, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist at ashley.koepke@metso.com.
We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.
Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people
Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
metso.com
Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.
Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.
This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.
Job posting end date: 05/04/2026
Introduction:
We are seeking a Test Center Technician to join our Metso team. In this role you will be responsible for setup, operation, analysis, and reporting of tests performed on mineral samples. Activities include crushing, splitting, density, abrasion, grindability, particle size distribution, and involvement in development projects.
This position will be located in Manchester, Pennsylvania at our Test Center.
What you’ll do:
Setting up and operating equipment and circuits such as crushing, grinding, classification, filtration, dewatering, pyrolysis, and related mineral processing equipment
Adjusting and optimizing circuits with the goal of yielding results as specified by the customer
Conducting physical property tests on mineral samples
Troubleshooting, maintaining, and calibrating Test Center equipment as necessary to ensure safe and efficient operations
Performing select on-site assignments, involving grinding circuit sampling, data collection, and reporting findings
Guiding and mentoring Test Center Utility and Test Center Interns
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Technician Supervisor and Test Center Manager
Who you are:
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Laboratory technician experience preferred but not required
Mechanical, electrical, and computer skills preferred but not required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Proven ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Able to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be capable of effectively and accurately working on several projects at one time in a fast-paced team environment
Strong mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation aptitude
Ability to learn technical material
Essential Physical Job Functions and Work Environment:
Regularly required to remain in a stationary position, position self around equipment, operate equipment, and communicate with team members
Regularly required to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolds, mobile equipment.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions
Must have the ability to manipulate 60lb buckets into test equipment at heights from 1-4ft and remove onto a skid or hand truck for transportation
Must be able to observe testing equipment and identify required adjustments.
What's in it for you:
An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
Get in touch:
Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application.
For additional information, please contact Ashley Koepke, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist at ashley.koepke@metso.com.
We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.
Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people
Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
metso.com