Mechanical Testing Technician

Position Summary

The Mechanical Testing Technician performs laboratory testing on a wide variety of materials to support quality, safety, and performance requirements across multiple industries. This role follows established specifications and testing procedures, operates precision measuring and mechanical testing equipment, and ensures accurate documentation of results. The technician also maintains compliance with safety and quality standards while supporting efficient lab operations in a hands-on testing environment.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing of numerous materials from a broad range of industries.
• Works from specifications (ASTM, ASME, etc.), drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Utilizes precision measuring instruments including dial caliper, micrometer, and other specialized measurement equipment.
• Maintains equipment, quality and safety standards.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic understanding of concepts, practices, procedures and testing equipment in the materials lab
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize work, analyze and solve problems, and complete paperwork accurately
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Valid state driver’s license
• Knowledge and compliance of workplace health and safety standards

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of experience in laboratory services/materials testing
• Previous experience with Instron mechanical test systems
• Technical certifications or technical degree in related field

Working Conditions

• Typical working hours are from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, although extended hours and weekend shifts may be required on occasion
• Regularly exposed to high-speed machinery and mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to humid conditions, climate/weather variations
• Occasionally exposed to acetone, solvents, grease, cutting fluids, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic and/or caustic chemicals

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to be extremely accurate when working with their hands and arms
• Must be able to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or push up to 60 lbs.

Benefits Offered

• Medical (w/Mental Health coverage), Dental, Vision insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident plans
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

About Us

Industrial Inspection & Analysis®️ (IIA) is an emerging, high growth inspection, testing, and analytical business seeking to build a national platform in order to serve a breadth of industrial sectors and geographies. We pledge to provide Story-Worthy Service and Solutions, through even the most challenging situations. Making the World Safer is our mission at IIA. We are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and to helping our customers do so as well. Across every industry we serve, we offer inspection and engineering services that promote safety, efficiency and compliance with all applicable regulations. Since 1929, our St. Louis laboratory has been a leading provider of commercial testing and inspection services for clients in an array of industries. Our lab is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), certified by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and is Nadcap certified for Non-Destructive and Material Testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IIA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.