Test Technician I - Non-Exempt

Join our team in North Haven, CT, a vibrant community offering a perfect blend of suburban comfort and urban accessibility. As a Test Technician I, you'll be part of a dynamic environment where your technical skills are valued and developed.

Technical Skills

• Attention to detail
• Technical communication
• Time management

Working Hours

11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Shift starts on Sunday night and ends Friday morning)

Training

• 1st shift preferred: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• 2nd shift an option: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Set up test apparatus and conduct tests of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences.
• Lay out and assemble units for production equipment according to designs and specifications.
• Adjust and calibrate systems as needed.
• Modify equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as defined by predetermined diagrams and sketches.
• Correct malfunctions by adjusting or replacing parts or components as directed.
• Use hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Technician Support Career Stream

Provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement, or product development. Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment, or systems. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures, and performs detailed mathematical calculations.

Differentiating Factors

Autonomy

Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior experience in technical aspects of a job. Work is clearly defined, routine, or follows standard procedures and is closely supervised. Performs basic tests and records data.

Organizational Impact

Performs basic technical activities and records data. Delivers job responsibilities following a defined standard output or set of procedures.

Innovation and Complexity

Responsible for checking data and technical information when minor changes may be required based on review. Technical problems faced are routine and solutions clearly prescribed.

Communication and Influence

Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area. Obtains and provides technical information requiring little explanation or interpretation.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Requires limited job knowledge of systems, procedures, basic laboratory techniques, and use of standard test instruments.
• Follows basic work routines and standards.
• Does not require college education, 0 years of experience required.
• Preferred college education with engineering discipline.