Durability Technician II

Technician II Kentwood MI

Intertek a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the worlds top-recognized brands and companies is actively seeking aTech II to join our Transportation Technologies team inKentwood MI. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Furniture and/or Package Transit Testing.

Interteks Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise delivered consistently with precision pace and passion enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive battery and energy storage and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality safety sustainability and performance is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the go beyond Testing Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries Purpose: Bringing quality safety and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for

TheTech IIis responsible for performing the testing activities in the Durability test lab and coordinating testing activities to meet the service requirements of the laboratory for Furniture and/or Package Testing.

Shift/Schedule: 40 hours / week with variable schedule to maximize equipment utilization

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set experience qualifications and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical dental vision life disability 401(k) with company match generous vacation / sick time (PTO) tuition reimbursement and more.

What youll do:

• Prepare test specimens perform testing and reporting of test results. The test includes physical mechanical visual inspections on tables chairs desks pallets boxes etc.
• Read understand and follow lab standard operating procedures or Standard test Methods and /or client test methods as required by the customers
• Co-ordinate work with other department team members to complete testing reporting and report issue in a timely manner
• Communicate project status details to Department Manager and timely communicate any delays with the project stakeholders
• Provide support in test selection review of lab test results and explain test results
• Assist in keeping inventory of laboratory and equipment supplies necessary for the day-to-day functioning of the laboratory and in compiling a list of supplies to be ordered in timely manner
• Organize tested and remnant samples from laboratory for sample archiving by logistics department
• Demonstrate test procedure to auditors clients and support account managers during client visits
• Assist in ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation and calibration activities of the laboratory and perform daily weekly and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment
• Maintain general cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of directly related experience OR Bachelors Degree in Engineering or directly related technical field.
• Microsoft Office proficiency including Word Excel and Outlook. Fluency in using computers is required.
• Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools
• Ability to review understand and convey technical information in an effective manner
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written formats

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience with ISTA and/or BIFMA test standards
• Experience in ISO 17025 accredited laboratory with focus on Furniture and/or Package Testing
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is a plus
• Programming PLC experience is a plus
• Ability to drive a Hilo

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market with a proven high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion pace and precision we work to exceed our customers expectations while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Interteks network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation or who need assistance applying please emailor call 1- (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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