Job Posting for Test Technician -Research & Development at OMG, Inc.
Research & Development Test Technician OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and wood construction industries. Based in Massachusetts, with manufacturing facilities in Agawam, MA, Addison, IL and Rockford, MN, OMG is an equal opportunity employer valuing integrity, teamwork, diversity, trust, respect, communication, accountability, proactive performance and a passion for excellence!
Position Reporting to the Research & Development Manager, the Research & Development Test Technician will run tests and experiments and prepare summaries of collected data to support or reject hypotheses for projects being executed by R&D engineers and scientists.
Responsibilities
Promote Safety as the number one priority
Ability to work and complete assignments independently
Communicate and explain test results and decision-making to members of staff and other departments as required; participate in weekly staff meeting
Use devices such as scales, Vernier's, dial indicators, calipers, electronic indicators, tensile testing, metallurgy hardness testing, pressure sensing instruments, temperature monitoring equipment and other more complex instruments, both mechanical and electronic, to conduct measurements
Maintain lab equipment including calibration, maintain lab cleanliness and general lab organization
Utilize computer software programs to manipulate and transmit data, and prepare unbiased graphical analysis of tested samples
Build and test prototypes, jigs and fixtures as needed
Test and qualify new materials
Maintain necessary files, records, and computer databases of historical information
Develop new test methods and acquire associated lab capital
Perform other tasks as necessary
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree in Engineering preferred
Experience with computers, database and spreadsheet programs, and Windows operating systems, including Microsoft Excel and other MS Office programs
Helpful would be experience with CAD (specifically, Solidworks)
Outstanding mechanical aptitude and hands-on skillset.
Basic knowledge of statistical concepts, basic mathematical skills and ability to draw conclusions from results
Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
Ability to solve practical problems and prioritize workloads
Ability to work with power tools and construct test rigs and assemble test samples
Positive "can do" attitude
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and regularly lift up to 35 pounds
Good close vision and depth perception skills
Must have own vehicle and valid driver's license
Must be able to travel up to once a month for 1-3 days
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$40,238 to $60,988
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