Test Technician

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Job description

**Description:**

Hello,

My name is Hanna Longenecker and I am currently recruiting for positions in the Lancaster area. This company is looking for a lab assistant and they are looking for employees as soon as possible. If you are interested, my contact information is below!

Phone: (717)-

Email: h

Lab Assistant (Test Technician)

Pay Range: $18-22/hr

Job Details:

SUMMARY: Set up and perform a wide variety of laboratory tests on assigned projects. Fabricate and test prototype oil, propane, and natural gas residential burners and boilers. Fabricate test apparatus's. Conduct tests and record data in accordance with procedures outlined by project engineers and/or regulatory agencies.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Set up and operate a variety of boilers: gas and oil; atmospheric, induced draft, direct vent; on/off and modulating.

• Set up and perform tests according to standard test procedures of ANSI (American National Standards Institute, Inc.), ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.) or similar advisory or regulatory agency.

• Use lab equipment to record measurements including but not limited to temperature, pressure, flow rate, voltage, current draw, and flue gas composition.

• Maintain detailed electronic test records including test description, equipment list, and all required data.

• Use computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel. Learn and use Lab View.

• Perform basic pipe fitting, assembly, electrical wiring and adjustment of units to obtain proper operation.

• Wire electric controls for burners and boilers to insure proper operation and safety.

• Perform troubleshooting and debugging of test set-ups and test equipment.

• Fabricate simple and complex parts and models to support design and testing.

• Use basic hand tools.

• Assist in other laboratory functions as required, including maintenance and calibration of equipment and general clean-up. Coordinate activities with project engineer and lab supervisor.

• Perform field troubleshooting when required.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Organizational support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision making process; makes timely decisions.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

• Safety & Security - Observes safety & security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings & appointments on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

**Skills:**

mechanically inclined, mechanical, measuring tools, Electrical, Maintenance management, Repair, Preventive maintenance, Troubleshooting, Blueprint, Plumbing, Maintenance supervision, Welding, hvac

**Top Skills Details:**

mechanically inclined,mechanical,measuring tools

**Additional Skills & Qualifications:**

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

o Two year technical degree preferred. Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

o Ability to effectively present technical information to team members

o Self-starter

o Ability and desire to work as a team member

o Safety and quality conscious

**Experience Level:**

Entry Level

**About Aerotek:**

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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