Test Technician III - Temp to Hire - Camarillo, CA

Company: Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.
Location: Camarillo
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

The Test Technician III will assist in testing of products, set-up of equipment/test fixtures and organization and cleanliness of establishment. The Test Technician III will work with a group, verifying conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards, and prepare written test reports. This role will participate in Product demos, Line Reviews, and assist Category and Sourcing team with product decisions. The Test Technician III will be responsible for learning how to properly utilize all test equipment in the lab. The Test Technician III should be able to start a test report and complete all stages of product testing and qualification utilizing documented test methods.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Product Qualification and Testing will include practical usage of tools and simulated usage of harbor freight customer on test fixtures.Assist in using and setting up Test equipment.Assist in Monitoring and Testing Samples.Assist Product Specialist in Testing and build fixtures.Become autonomous in Testing and fixture building for their own assignments.Works with electronic testing equipment, small motor dynamometer, environmental chambers, hardness tester, and general hand tools.Conducts written test reports from beginning to completion in a web based software program (Platypus).Participates in the analytical review of new or revised parts, materials, and products; including pareto charts and Excel graphs.Preparation for product review to include setup of product, customer web reviews, and 1 pager of sales and returns data.Maintenance/Cleaning of Lab.Occasional overtime required.Additional duties as assigned by supervisor/ manager.Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.Scope:Supervises staff - NoFinancial Scope - NoOrganizational Scope - All US locations/Single Category/Region/District/Distribution CenterDecision Making - NoTravel - NoResponsible for Maintaining Confidential Information - YesRequirementsQualifications -Education and Experience:Minimum of 3 years of related experience.High School diploma or equivalentHands on, able to disassemble, trouble shoot, and assemble various types of productsAbility to work in a team setting and have a strong attention to detailMust have excellent written and oral communication skillsComputer skills in Excel, web search, and e-mailAdvanced technical courses at college level or trade school a plusBasic tool knowledge across all categories. Hand Tools, Accessories, General (Easier in complexity)Fork Lift (Certification Required)Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organizationAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometryAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formPhysical Requirements:General office environment requiring ability to:Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of timeSpeak and listen to others in person and over the phoneUse keyboard and read from computer screen and reportsLift up to 45 lbs.The anticipated rate for this position is $26.50 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. Associates will accrue paid sick time at the rate of at least 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law. The Company observes 12.5 paid holidays.corporate corporate corporateAbout Harbor Freight ToolsWe're a 45 year-old, $6.5 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,300 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.

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