Hydraulic Test Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform hydraulic tests and/or measurement tasks for the Mechanical department. Mechanical: The branch of mechanics that deals with hydraulically based parameters, e.g. flows, pressures and specific loads.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Test Setup - Using schematics to set up testing Components and Parts that are used in Military applications.

*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, document all pertinent data

* Data Processing - After test completion, verify, review and document all pertinent data. Finalize data and send to the Program Manager

* Other - Perform other duties as assigned

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

* Able to complete advanced technical and mechanical procedures; able to perform assignments that are not standardized or prescribed

* Regular interaction with clients

* Advanced interpretation and analysis of test results; regularly called upon to provide input on test results

* Sound knowledge of Hydraulic pumps, gauges, relief valves, pressure sensors, chambers, etc.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

*Technical certification preferred
* Minimum 5 Years of experience working with Hydraulics
*Previous testing experience in Military or Aerospace highly desired

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