What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Technician position at National Technical Systems?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform tests and/or measurement tasks for the Test Site department. Test Site: testing of energetics, component to system level. Typically live ammunition, warheads, rockets, flares, fuel tanks and pressure vessels.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Test Setup - Read specifications from technical documents (Test Standards, Customer SOWs, and Test Plans/Procedures), identify/prepare test equipment
* Perform Testing - Monitor tests per specifications, interact with customers if needed, troubleshoot, and document all pertinent data
* Data Processing - After test completion, verify, review and document all pertinent data. Finalize data and send to the Program Manager
* Lab Maintenance / Post-Test Breakdown - Physically remove test items. Maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, & organizing supplies
* Other - Perform other duties as assigned
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
* Under close supervision, able to complete basic technical and mechanical procedures
* Some interaction with clients
* Able to assist with basic troubleshooting and basic interpretation and analysis of test results
* Basic knowledge of Energetic & Mechanical principles, working knowledge of basic safety practices
* Basic mechanical skills; basic MS Office skills; able to understand AC/DC circuits
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* HS Diploma or GED; AA or AS OR trade school for Energetic testing certificate OR military Energetic training preferred
* 0-3 Years of Experience
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
EEO POLICY STATEMENT:
It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. This policy applies to all personnel actions including hiring, promotions, compensation, training, layoffs, recalls, and terminations. EEO M/F/D/V
