Test Technician

TEST LAB TECHNICIAN

CompX Grayslake is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered mechanical and electromechanical locking devices, systems for world class original equipment manufacturers and manufacture of precision instruments, throttles, marine products, and accessories.

Position Responsibilities:

• Candidate must have the drive to be hands-on in the lab including test fixture set-up, troubleshooting, and posttest tear down with analysis including detailed documentation.
• Must have knowledge of electrical circuits and test methods of such circuits.
• Must have knowledge in pneumatics including solenoid valve banks and air cylinders.
• Must be able to set-up, run, and program test equipment such as the following:
• PLC ladder logic
• Servo Drives
• Vibration Table running Vibration VIEW software
• Environmental Test Chambers (Thermotron and Envirotronics)
• Thermal Shock (Espec)
• Life cycle / durability testing
• Material testing (Tension and Compression)
• Load cells and torque transducers
• Data Acquisition
• Ability to record detailed testing documentation including test equipment, test set up, test procedures, and test results both visually and written.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documents such as blueprints, bills of material and production routings.
• Must have strong work ethic to continuously improve self-performance and overall test lab culture and performance.
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to schedule and maintain the Test Lab and all its equipment and fixtures.
• Able to create instructions and guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• A knowledge of programming in the following languages would be a benefit:
• Object-oriented programming
• C++
• C sharp

Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements:

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience in a technical field is preferred.
• Must be proficient in Office Computer Software such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, and Access.
• Candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment operating within the scope of a recognized Quality Standard such as ISO 9001 or QS 9000.
• Candidate can analyze manufacturing or product problems and make recommendations for corrective action based on this analysis.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift or move up to 35lbs occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
• Constant exposure to moderate noise
• Constantly stand and walk throughout the workday
• Frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material
• Constant use hands/fingers to grasp, pinch, pull, feel, or handle and manipulate parts and tools
• Constant requirement of specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
• Constantly wear eye protection