Materials Technician Level II Job Listing at Intertek in Kentwood, MI (Job ID 10536)

Description

Technician Level II – Kentwood MI

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Technician Level II to join our Transportation Technologies team in Kentwood, MI. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in [industry or career path name].

Intertek's Transportation Technologies team  offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Technician Level II is responsible for learning and performing tests according to material and technical standards while following ISO 17025 quality requirements.

Shift/Schedule: M-F, 8-5pm

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $18-22/hr. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. 

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What you'll do:

• Prepare and set up test samples and test equipment.
• Operate equipment and perform testing in accordance with approved test plan.
• May assist with test plan creation and/or method development.
• Obtain and record test data in accordance with standards.
• May extract and compile engineering data.
• Perform analysis of test data; notify project lead of test failures and/or inconsistencies.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment as needed, including monitoring calibration and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• May make recommendations regarding the interpretation and applicability for specific test standards. 
• May communicate with clients regarding general project inquiries, updates, etc.
• Assist with training entry level technicians.
• Perform other work as required.
• May draft test reports.  May perform the final review of test reports.  

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and 3+ years of directly related experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or directly related technical field.
• Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools
• Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
• Microsoft Office software expertise, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.