Construction Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician - Construction
Location: Northbrook IL (Onsite)
Position Type: Contract (W-2) May - October 2026 with Potential Extension or Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: MondayFriday 6:30 AM 3:00 PM 40 hours/week

Overview:
Put your construction skills to work in a high-tech clean climate-controlled lab environment where your hands-on builds directly support product safety for millions of users. This role sits within a Built Environment team and focuses on constructing real-world mock environments to test and validate product performance and safety standards. Youll collaborate with a tenured close-knit team while gaining exposure to testing technologies and engineering processes.

What You Bring (Ideal Experience):

• Hands-on construction experience (carpentry concrete work general building techniques)

• Ability to frame steel stud walls hang drywall and operate tools such as impact and rotary drills

• Strong understanding of construction principles and safety practices

• Comfort working in a dynamic lab setting with changing daily tasks

• Ability to collaborate respectfully with experienced team members and demonstrate willingness to learn

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred:

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

• Experience operating forklifts overhead cranes or other powered industrial equipment

• Exposure to lab or testing environments

What Youll Do:

• Set up and execute test equipment and test environments for product evaluations

• Construct and modify mock environments (e.g. wall assemblies) to simulate real-world conditions

• Read and interpret blueprints schematics wiring diagrams and test instructions

• Follow defined test plans and accurately record results and observations

• Evaluate test performance and assist in determining outcomes

• Prepare test reports and maintain documentation using standard forms and systems

• Operate lab equipment and perform routine maintenance and basic calibration

• Collaborate with engineers and technical teams to support testing and improvements

• Communicate with internal teams and occasionally with customers during test setups

• Support continuous improvement efforts by recommending process or equipment enhancements

Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $23.50 - $27.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. TalentFish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check which may include but is not limited to reference checks education verification employment verification drug testing criminal records checks and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end clients background check policies and applicable laws.

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