What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Technician position at Intertek US?
Test Technician - Pittsfield, MA
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Technician to join our Plastics Testing Lab at Pittsfield, MA. This individual will be a critical member of our operations team responsible for providing a diverse range of plastics testing and characterization services to global polymer manufacturers, compounders, fabricators, and end-users.
Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards.
What are we looking for?
Under immediate supervision, this position is an entry level position responsible for performing standard tests related to the characterization of plastics according to standardized test methods. Equipment and test methods are specified, and routine procedures are followed.
Salary & Benefits Information
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare and setup test equipment in proper sequence, to include use of notebooks where applicable, to obtain proper operation.
- Ask for required checks and project proofs during testing.
- Perform tests for data as requested by the customer.
- Record data and write reports in standardized formats.
- Report any observations, for example inconsistent data, to management.
- Performing other work as required.
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above-defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant experience or the equivalent in terms of education, experience and training.
- Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools
- Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out test instructions
- Ability to deal with standard testing situations with only occasional or no variables
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
- Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
- Must be quality driven and customer focused.
- Microsoft Office software proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:
- Injection molding experience
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
