Lab Technician (Force and Moment), Backshift

SUMMARY:  Prepares and installs candidate tire/wheel assemblies for testing on MTS Flatrac® Tire Test Systems and TMSI On-Level Test Systems. Conducts tests and records results.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Follow safety rules and company policies.
•  Maintains tire inventory records and coordinates all shipping and receiving.
•  Confers with other Flatrac® technicians or staff to resolve operational or procedural problems relating to specifications, conditions under which tests are to be conducted, and duration of tests.
•  Coordinates and participates in installing tire/wheel assemblies to be tested, connecting valves, pumps, hydraulic, mechanical, cabling, tubing, power source, and indicating instruments.
•  Activates test system controls to apply electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical power and subject test tire to successive steps in test cycle.
•  Monitors controls and instruments and records test data for customer’s use.
•  Performs daily maintenance checks and participates in all phases of maintenance activities as required.
•  Provides support in all departments of Smithers as directed by management.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one (1) or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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