Test Lab Tech II

Job Details: Job Location: Arrowhead Products - Los Alamitos, CA, Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00Salary/year, Job Shift: 1st Shift , Job Summary

Assists Engineering and Manufacturing in Product Development and Maintaining Product Quality.  Under the engineering laboratory supervisor’s and/or senior laboratory personnel’s direction, performs management instructions, and provides technical skills to assure laboratory efficiency and service.  Assists in establishing laboratory techniques, processes and engineering personnel in the development, testing and evaluation of products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the specific direction of senior laboratory personnel, performs laboratory work which is closely supervised and wherein objectives, technical decisions and methods are prescribed, clearly outlined or made by others.  Conducts work phases in strict accord with established procedures; follows written and verbal instruction and secures technical guidance and assistance, as required.
Assists senior technicians in the setup and operation of mechanical testing apparatus and equipment, as directed. Demonstrate proper laboratory techniques with the use of specialized equipment. Proof, leak, Cryogenic, motion, burst, flow, life cycling and similar mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic tests.  
Take pre- and post-test measurements and readouts, verify axial movements, degree of angulation, checks compression and extension limits, critical length part deflection, deformation and distortion.
Performs clerical and other duties as assigned.  Make standard mathematical calculations using shop mathematics.  
This job description is not all inclusive of all duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required
Mechanical background helpful.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
Plan daily activities to ensure multiple projects or requirements are met.
Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lift up to 35 lbs.
Push and pull 35 lbs.
Bend Occasionally
Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently

Special Requirements

FAA-safety sensitive. Subject to a pre-employment drug screening for Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP); then random screenings for alcohol, Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP) after hire.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company.  In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations with those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA.

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