Lab Tech - Construction

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Structural Testing - Lab Technician

Our client is looking for a mechanically-inclined individual who enjoys carpentry, welding, CAD design, processing test data, and technical research to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Create and utilize drawings and other resources to set up product testing.
• Set up monitoring sensors and programming data acquisition equipment to monitor load and movement of structures during testing. This can range from small tests of individual fasteners, to large-scale, complex installations requiring hundreds of sensors.
• Construct, fabricate, and install test specimens, such as walls and trusses, into testing fixtures. This includes work with wood, steel, and concrete.
• Fabricate custom machine components for use during testing.
• Set up and maintain complex equipment including mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.

This position includes primarily physical work similar to that encountered in residential construction, as well as non-physical work involving hydraulics, electronics, and programming. The right candidate must be able to perform accurate, detailed work. Experience in residential construction is a plus.