Test Technician III - Auto/Shop/Welders - Temp to Hire

The Test Technician III will assist in testing of products, set-up of equipment/test fixtures and organization and cleanliness of establishment. The Test Technician III will work with a group, verifying conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards, and prepare written test reports. This role will participate in Product demos, Line Reviews, and assist Category and Sourcing team with product decisions. The Test Technician III will be responsible for learning how to properly utilize all test equipment in the lab. The Test Technician III should be able to start a test report and complete all stages of product testing and qualification utilizing documented test methods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Qualification and Testing will include practical usage of tools and simulated usage of harbor freight customer on test fixtures. Assist in using and setting up Test equipment. Assist in Monitoring and Testing Samples. Assist Product Specialist in Testing and build fixtures. Become autonomous in Testing and fixture building for their own assignments. Works with electronic testing equipment, small motor dynamometer, environmental chambers, hardness tester, and general hand tools. Conducts written test reports from beginning to completion in a web based software program (Platypus). Participates in the analytical review of new or revised parts, materials, and products; including pareto charts and Excel graphs. Preparation for product review to include setup of product, customer web reviews, and 1 pager of sales and returns data. Maintenance/Cleaning of Lab. Occasional overtime required. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor/ manager. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

Scope:

Supervises staff

• No Financial Scope
• No Organizational Scope
• All US locations/Single Category/Region/District/Distribution Center Decision Making
• No Travel
• No Responsible for Maintaining Confidential Information
• Yes The anticipated range for this position is $23.90
• $29 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience.

In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as early access to pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.