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Mechanical Test Technician

Precision Castparts Corp.
New Hartford, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
Country
United States of America

State / County
New York

City
New Hartford

Division
Metals

Company
New Hartford/Dunkirk

Workplace Type
On-Site

Position type
Full Time

Opportunity ID

23205

Job Description

Mechanical Test Technician

Shift: B 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Summary

The position is accountable for laboratory operations including heat treating, tensile testing, stress rupture testing, and creep testing of final product. The goal is to provide proper and accurate testing in a timely manner to meet delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare incoming material for subsequent heat-treating, machining and testing operations by performing appropriate rolling, cutting and labeling.
Schedule and perform heat treatment of specimens.
Perform hardness, tensile, stress rupture, and creep testing. This includes measurement of pre-test and after-test parameters, test setup, conducting of test, collection and recording of data, calculation of results, and logging of data into computer systems where applicable.
Fabricate thermocouples.
Maintain an orderly sample morgue area.
Interface with employees of other departments relative to questions on sample status and test results.
Perform laboratory maintenance including troubleshooting, minor equipment maintenance, laboratory housekeeping.
Assist in performing lower-level responsibilities of a Metallographic Test Technician including performing all sample preparations including cutting, mounting grinding, polishing, morguing of test samples, heat treating and laboratory housekeeping.

Preferred qualifications/experience

Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Basic knowledge of mechanics, electricity, and computers.

Desired Skills

Ability and experience in the use of basic precision measuring tools (micrometers/verniers, etc)
Ability and experience in the use of electronic measuring tools (potentiometer/volt meters, etc)
Ability to perform required record keeping
Work safely following all safety procedures.

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $26.00 to $26.00 US Dollar (USD) Hourly based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 1X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 40 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

Benefits:

401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance

Salary : $26

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