Manufacturing Test Technician 1-2

Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.  We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Test Technician 1 and 2 will test technical products using established company processes. Success in this position will be achieved through attention to detail, safety, organization and the ability to exceed quality and on-time delivery goals. This position is divided into three classifications: Manufacturing Test Technician 1,2,3. The compensation pay band includes and is based on level of skills, knowledge, and experience.

Manufacturing Test Technician 1 is the entry-level into the manufacturing test technician career series. Initially, under close supervision, technicians with basic assembly and test skills learn Trust Automation's practices and procedures while testing electronic and electro-mechanical products. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

Manufacturing Test Technician 2 is the mid-range of the career series with 2-5 years of experience testing electronic and electro-mechanical products. Manufacturing Test Technician 2's have demonstrated they have gained the knowledge, skill and experience to work under limited supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently testing a variety of moderate to semi-complex products by following work instructions and utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, mechanical/electronic tools, test equipment, assembly fixtures and inspection equipment in a manufacturing environment. 
• Utilize hand and power tools, assembly and test fixtures, and test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, multimeters, electronic loads, signal generators, etc).
• Performing automated, semi-automated, and manual test methods while accurately interpreting results
• Maintaining a safe, organized, clean and foreign object damage (FOD) free work area.
• Ensuring all equipment is calibrated in accordance with calibration schedule.
• Actively contributing to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Recording time worked and other data into an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Interfacing with Quality Control, Manufacturing Leads and Senior Manufacturing Test Technicians to relay product problems and progress of work.
• Performing assembly tasks for test procedures as required.
• Manage work stations and practice good housekeeping techniques.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or strong testing skills which are directly transferable to manufacturing.
• Coursework in electronics, manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven record of success in hands-on assembly or test in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshooting skills at PCB level preferred.
• Excellent technical aptitude, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and deal effectively with people at all levels.
• Basic use of computers, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new procedures, techniques and processes.
• The ability to read and understand manufacturing work instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person, on the telephone or virtually.
• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, or assemble/manufacture intricate items.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Sitting or standing for extended period of time.
• Physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder height. Any items that weigh more than 50 pounds will require two or more people or a lifting device to move.
• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.

Pay/Salary Information

Pay scale for this position - $28.19- $34.00 Hourly

Salary : $28 - $34