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What they do
An Environmental Technician assists with testing and sampling or monitoring needed for environmental clean-up efforts or projects to mitigate environmental pollution. Assists environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Collects air, water or soil samples, operates field test equipment and conducts laboratory research. Coordinates work at sites with contaminated soil or water, or hazardous waste clean-up sites.
$47,930 / year median in New Jersey
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Technical Proficiency Stress Testing Full Job Description Test Technician Location:
Wayne, NJ Weekday 1stShift:
7am - 3pm,Mon-Fri:
Pay Rate:
$32.06 Weekend 1stShift:
6am - 6pm,Fri-Sun:
$39.18Weekend Overnight Shift:
6pm - 6am,Fri-Sun:
$40.94 Contractor benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k Our client requires that candidates must have an active/current DoD Secret Personnel Clearance (PCL) to start, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.REQUIREMENTS
- Our client requires that candidates must have an active/current DoD Secret Personnel Clearance (PCL) to start, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Requires a High School or Trade School diploma or its equivalent and a basic knowledge of electronic technology acquired through advanced study of up to two (2) years.
- Technical proficiency in environmental test laboratory operations, including thermal and vibration testing.
- Proven ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a high-demand, 24/7 facility.
- Strong attention to detail with a history of reducing log errors and maintaining strict compliance standards.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- The Environmental Laboratory Technician conducts rigorous testing and environmental stress screening on critical aerospace and defense hardware.
- This role ensures the reliability and durability of complex systems through precise execution of testing protocols under extreme conditions.
DUTIES:
- Operate and monitor environmental test chambers to simulate extreme hot and cold temperatures and vibration conditions.
- Execute test protocols and collect accurate test data, maintaining detailed logs of lab operations.
- Multitask across multiple testing jobs simultaneously, managing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitor lab systems and technician workflows in a 24/7 operational environment.
- Maintain lab facility equipment to ensure uninterrupted testing capabilities and support paperless documentation workflows.
ECL Pay:
$32.06 - $40.94 per hourBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insuranceEducation:
High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:
Electrical systems: 2 years (Required)Laboratory:
1 year (Required) Security clearance: Secret (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability toCommute:
Wayne, NJ 07470 (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance