Test Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Test Lab Technician (2nd Shift)Shift Hours: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM Join the Innovation Team at Klein Tools! Klein Tools is committed to innovation and quality, launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. As a Test Lab Technician on our 2nd shift, you’ll play a critical role in supporting product development and quality assurance. If you’re excited about testing, engineering, and collaboration, this is the opportunity for you! What We Offer: Paid Vacations & Holidays: Enjoy work-life balance and recharge with paid time off. Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k): Invest in your future with us. Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental): Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy. Discounts on Klein Tools products: Equip yourself with the best tools. Education & Professional Development Assistance: Take charge of your career growth. About the Role:The Test Lab Technician will provide essential support in product testing, test documentation, development, laboratory planning, and equipment maintenance. You will be a key player in coordinating test activities and delivering high-quality results in collaboration with our engineering teams. What You’ll Do: Conduct & Document Testing: Set up and perform tests on product assemblies, subassemblies, and components, coordinating any necessary external testing. Accurately record numerical and observational data, creating clear and concise written reports. Collaborate on Test Plans: Work with product development teams to recommend and create test methods and criteria that validate product performance requirements. Feedback & Analysis: Partner with engineering groups to provide feedback based on observed results, helping to refine product designs and ensure compliance with specifications. Innovate with Fixtures & Equipment: Support the development of new test fixtures and equipment, providing direction and follow-up to ensure successful implementation. Quality Assurance & Life Cycle Support: Provide testing support throughout the product life cycle, including manufacturing and quality assurance activities. Maintain & Calibrate: Coordinate and organize the maintenance and calibration of all lab equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Prioritize & Align: Prioritize tasks to align with department goals and project timelines, continually reviewing progress to maintain efficiency. Demand Accuracy: Seek accurate inputs and maintain a high standard of quality in all deliverables for downstream teams. Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High School Diploma required, with one (1) year of related work experience. Associate’s Degree or Technical School certification preferred. Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, algebra, geometry, technical writing, specifications, and print reading. Basic understanding of data acquisition techniques, programming, and test lab equipment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and analysis/design software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an adaptable and team-oriented approach. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines. Physical Requirements:Occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands to handle objects or controls; reach with arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and effectively communicate. Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities needed include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.