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AIS, Inc.

Observer Gear Technician

Seattle, WA · On-site

... testing hanging scales (0.5 kg to 35 kg) with certified test weights and documenting results, and organizing components into baskets. * Conduct in-person gear check-out with certified observers or ...

A.I.S., Inc.

Observer Gear Technician

Seattle, WA · On-site

... testing hanging scales (0.5 kg to 35 kg) with certified test weights and documenting results, and organizing components into baskets. * Conduct in-person gear check-out with certified observers or ...

Flender

Gear Grinder A

Elgin, IL · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

Perform inprocess and final inspections using appropriate measuring equipment (e.g., gear measuring centers, lead/profile testers, micrometers, calipers, indicators, surface roughness gauges). * Read ...

Flender

Gear Grinder A

Elgin, IL · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Perform in-process and final inspections using appropriate measuring equipment (e.g., gear measuring centers, lead/profile testers, micrometers, calipers, indicators, surface roughness gauges)

SMC Region USC

Gear Shop 2

Brier Hill, PA · On-site

As Gear Shop 2 , you will be responsible for the disassembly, inspection, ordering of material, assemble, and testing the gear boxes from Sandvik equipment. The candidate will also be expected to ...

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Senior Gear Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$160K - $250K/yr

You will take gear trains from first-principles sizing through validation and into mass ... Experience with fatigue modeling, bearing life characterization, and accelerated life testing

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Senior Gear Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$160K - $250K/yr

You will take gear trains from first-principles sizing through validation and into mass ... Experience with fatigue modeling, bearing life characterization, and accelerated life testing

Komatsu

Gear Manufacturing Engineer/Programmer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$71K - $92K/yr

... testing for new machine tools. Qualifications/Requirements - Bachelor's degree in engineering ... gear manufacturing experience required. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams ...

Komatsu

Gear Manufacturing Engineer/Programmer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$71K - $92K/yr

... testing for new machine tools. Qualifications/Requirements - Bachelor's degree in engineering ... gear manufacturing experience required. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams ...

U.S. Army

Diver (12D)

Allentown, PA · On-site

$23K - $97K/yr

You'll support special warfare and explosive ordnance disposal troops while using diving gear. Testing & Certifications: * 42 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available. * 10 weeks of Basic ...

Baker Hughes Company

Gear Repair Specialist

Lufkin, TX · On-site

Gear Repair Specialist • Are you passionate about precision machining and hands-on mechanical ... Tearing down, diagnosing, assembling, testing, and repairing products * Assembling and building ...

ZF

Engineering Analyst II - Gear Design

Marysville, MI · On-site

Investigate and resolve issues involving non conforming bevel gear sets from vehicle testing, NVH or customer returns. * Lead 8D investigations or similar corrective action processes stemming from ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for gear tester in the United States is $38.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a gear tester?

A Gear Tester evaluates outdoor, sports, or technical gear to assess performance, durability, and functionality. They use products in real-world conditions, document findings, and provide feedback to manufacturers or publications. Testing may involve specific criteria such as weather resistance, comfort, or efficiency. Some Gear Testers work freelance, while others are employed by brands or media outlets.

What does a gear tester do?

As a Gear Tester, your day often involves hands-on evaluation of products—such as outdoor equipment, tools, or apparel—under various real-world conditions. You’ll document your observations, assess performance according to specific criteria, and report any defects or recommendations to engineering or product development teams. Collaboration is common, as you'll frequently discuss your findings with designers, quality assurance, and marketing personnel to help ensure the gear meets user expectations. The work may include both independent testing sessions and team meetings, and occasionally requires travel or outdoor fieldwork depending on the product being evaluated.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a gear tester?

To thrive as a Gear Tester, you need in-depth knowledge of outdoor equipment or mechanical gear, attention to detail, and practical experience using a range of products. Familiarity with product testing protocols, safety standards, and sometimes gear testing software or measurement tools is important. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and report-writing skills help you deliver clear feedback and collaborate with product development teams. These skills ensure that tested gear meets quality and safety standards while providing actionable insights for improvements.

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Observer Gear Technician

AIS, Inc.

Seattle, WA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for an Observer Gear Technician to support the North Pacific Observer Program (Gear Team).
Primary Function:
The Observer Gear Technician supports the NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center Observer Program gear team in Seattle, WA, where sets of observer sampling and safety gear are purchased, assembled, packed, and issued to observers deploying into the field. Working under the gear program team lead and manager, the technician maintains and repairs new and used gear, prepares and packs complete gear sets, conducts in-person gear check-out and check-in with observers, documents all gear activity in the Observer Gear Inventory System (OGIS), and prepares shipments to the Alaska field offices - keeping the gear room ready to equip roughly 500 gear deployments annually.
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Under the guidance of the gear program team lead and gear program manager, identify and complete needed maintenance of new and used gear so equipment is in proper working order, documented in the OGIS, and available for deployment with a certified observer.
  • Perform gear maintenance, including: pressure-washing gear outdoors (possibly in cold weather); disassembling spring and bench beam scales and replacing parts; lubricating moving parts; washing species ID guides; drying gear; repairing baskets with drills and zip ties; organizing sampling gear; scrubbing rust and corrosion with hand and power tools; and safely handling sharp objects such as knives and fishing gaffs.
  • Prepare up to 150 complete sets of sampling and safety gear per month by following written gear packing protocols - including attaching strobes and whistles to immersion suits and PFDs, verifying NMFS Observer Program labeling, testing hanging scales (0.5 kg to 35 kg) with certified test weights and documenting results, and organizing components into baskets.
  • Conduct in-person gear check-out with certified observers or their employers prior to deployment, verifying the observer has all gear needed for the deployment.
  • Use the OGIS to document assignment, return, or loss of complete gear sets and individual gear items before, during, and after deployment.
  • Conduct gear check-in activities, verifying returned gear is clean, dry, and ready to re-issue; note missing/broken items; and return substandard gear for additional cleaning or drying.
  • Package and ship gear to the Observer Program field offices in Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, and Anchorage, Alaska, providing shipments to on-site shipping coordinators.
  • Participate in weekly gear team meetings to assess and prioritize gear room work.
  • Clean and organize the gear room (including mopping floors), conduct inventories of available gear to support purchasing decisions, and keep equipment organized on shelves.
  • Operate a van on campus to transport equipment between areas.
  • Provide a monthly progress report covering accomplishments, issues encountered, and recommendations for improvement.

Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates' depth of experience. This is a full-time position. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Experience collecting scientific information onboard commercial fishing vessels or at shoreside processors.
  • Knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of fisheries observers and the equipment needed to successfully collect required data.
  • Knowledge of the fishery and vessel types encountered in the federally managed fisheries off the coast of Alaska.
  • Experience using basic hand tools to repair scientific equipment such as spring scales, measuring devices, and fish collection baskets.
  • Experience using common shop chemicals such as lubricants and anti-rust compounds.
  • Experience using power tools such as pressure washers, drills, and grinders to repair and clean scientific equipment.
  • Experience using and inspecting marine safety equipment such as immersion suits, strobe lights, personal locator beacons, and personal flotation devices.
  • Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working with marine fisheries information programs or other science-based programs.
  • Experience organizing scientific equipment.
  • Ability to lift safely and repeatedly up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Valid driver's license and Real ID (must be possessed and maintained throughout the period of performance).
  • Must be suited for public trust classification; a background investigation is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience as a certified fisheries observer in the North Pacific / Alaska groundfish and halibut fisheries
  • Prior hands-on experience maintaining observer sampling and safety gear, would be advantageous.

Travel:
  • No Travel Anticipated.

Location:
  • 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
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