ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Leak Test Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Curtiss-Wright

$21 - $28.75/hr

Operate leak test equipment and ovens to dry component parts, such as rotors and stators. * Maintain surveillance of operating test equipment and report any indication of a malfunction to Test ...

Kysor Warren

Leak Check- Master Tech

Columbus, GA · On-site

... test functions, must be able to perform piping inspection, and piping print verification, flow ... operator defects. Core Job Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should ...

Curtiss-Wright

$21 - $28.75/hr

Operate leak test equipment and ovens to dry component parts, such as rotors and stators. * Maintain surveillance of operating test equipment and report any indication of a malfunction to Test ...

Flex

Electrical Test Development Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Familiarity with leak test equipment and methodologies. * Experience developing test solutions for ... Ensure compliance with applicable electrical safety standards and safe operating practices.

JF Group

NTO Field Trainer

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$90K - $98K/yr

... Operating Procedures * Ensure that all certified personnel are proficient in the DPLEAK process ... MC LEAK test process * Ensure that all LDT factory certified testers are proficient on MC leak test ...

JF Group

NTO Field Trainer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$90K - $98K/yr

... Operating Procedures * Ensure that all certified personnel are proficient in the DPLEAK process ... MC LEAK test process * Ensure that all LDT factory certified testers are proficient on MC leak test ...

JF Petroleum Group

NTO Field Trainer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$90K - $98K/yr

... Operating Procedures * Ensure that all certified personnel are proficient in the DPLEAK process ... MC LEAK test process * Ensure that all LDT factory certified testers are proficient on MC leak test ...

JF Group

NTO Field Trainer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$90K - $98K/yr

... Operating Procedures * Ensure that all certified personnel are proficient in the DPLEAK process ... MC LEAK test process * Ensure that all LDT factory certified testers are proficient on MC leak test ...

JF Group

NTO Field Trainer

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$90K - $98K/yr

... Operating Procedures * Ensure that all certified personnel are proficient in the DPLEAK process ... MC LEAK test process * Ensure that all LDT factory certified testers are proficient on MC leak test ...

JF Group

NTO Field Trainer

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$90K - $98K/yr

... Operating Procedures * Ensure that all certified personnel are proficient in the DPLEAK process ... MC LEAK test process * Ensure that all LDT factory certified testers are proficient on MC leak test ...

Hoerbiger

Assembly Operator I (3rd Shift) 1

Delray Beach, FL · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Your Mission As an Assembly Operator I (3rd Shift - 10:00 pm- 6:00 am), you will efficiently and ... By performing proper leak tests and packaging, you'll ensure that the products are reliable and ...

JF Petroleum Group

NTO Field Trainer

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$90K - $98K/yr

... Operating Procedures * Ensure that all certified personnel are proficient in the DPLEAK process ... MC LEAK test process * Ensure that all LDT factory certified testers are proficient on MC leak test ...

JF Group

NTO Field Trainer

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$90K - $98K/yr

... Operating Procedures * Ensure that all certified personnel are proficient in the DPLEAK process ... MC LEAK test process * Ensure that all LDT factory certified testers are proficient on MC leak test ...

JF Petroleum Group

NTO Field Trainer

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$90K - $98K/yr

... Operating Procedures * Ensure that all certified personnel are proficient in the DPLEAK process ... MC LEAK test process * Ensure that all LDT factory certified testers are proficient on MC leak test ...

Sabert

Operator Trainee

Shepherdsville, KY · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Must be properly trained to use hand tools that are required to perform operator duties * Must be ... Perform quality checks, such as part weight, proper form, lid fit, sheet thickness, water leak test ...

previous pagenext page

Showing results 21-40

All JobsLeak Test Operator Jobs

Leak Test Operator information

See salary details

$8

$20

$30

How much do leak test operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for leak test operator in the United States is $20.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Leak Test Operator vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectLeak Test OperatorQuality Control Inspector
CertificationsMay require leak detection certificationsOften requires quality assurance certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or assembly lines, testing stationsInspection areas, manufacturing facilities
Primary ResponsibilitiesPerform leak tests to identify product leaksInspect products for defects and quality standards
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, aerospace, automotiveUsed across manufacturing, electronics, aerospace

Leak Test Operators focus on performing leak detection tests to ensure product integrity, often working directly on production lines. Quality Control Inspectors evaluate overall product quality, including leak testing, but also perform broader inspections. While both roles require attention to detail and may share certifications, their primary functions differ in scope and focus within manufacturing environments.

What cities are hiring for Leak Test Operator jobs?

Cities with the most Leak Test Operator job openings:

What states have the most Leak Test Operator jobs?

States with the most job openings for Leak Test Operator jobs include:

What are popular job titles related to Leak Test Operator jobs?

For Leak Test Operator jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Leak Test Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,045 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

Test Technician-Cheswick,Pennsylvania

On-site

Curtiss-Wright
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
Learn more about Curtiss-Wrightexternal

$21 - $28.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Curtiss-Wright rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

We are looking for a Test Technician to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.
Your Responsibilities:
You will perform various mechanical, electrical, hydrostatic, and gas leak tests in accordance with established procedures and specifications on stators, rotors, stators-windings, cans, jackets, thermal barriers, thermowells, casings, terminal boxes, pumps, and generators in support of our manufacturing facility. In addition, you install facility related equipment, such as pumps, motors, and mechanisms, and operate such equipment on test after initial setup has been made.
We Take Care of Our People:
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
  • Collect and summarize all operational data and compare results obtained to specification requirements, and where necessary, take corrective action to assure accurate test results. Report results and deviations to Test Engineer or Supervisor.
  • Maintain test records and logbook for mechanism, hydrostatic and leak tests. Operate leak test equipment and ovens to dry component parts, such as rotors and stators.
  • Maintain surveillance of operating test equipment and report any indication of a malfunction to Test Engineer or Supervisor immediately.
  • Perform minor service functions on operating equipment, such as changing charts, changing oil, replacing orifice plates, or tightening flanges.
  • Perform resistance and electrical tests on pumps, motors, and components.
  • Operate cranes, fork trucks, or other testing department material handling equipment.
  • Maintain inventory of liquid and dry nitrogen, helium, lithium hydroxide, and existing testing fixtures.
  • Collect and test water samples for resistivity and pH.
  • Set up test facilities and prepare equipment, such as commercial motors, and pumps for any operational testing including installation and removal of test articles from the test facility.
  • Calibrate and zero adjust test instrumentation used at assigned test facilities, such as pressure gauges and Helium Leak detectors, to assure accurate test data results. Fill out and affix calibration stickers or tags for proper equipment status identification.
  • Calibrate computer instrumentation, such as pressure transducers. In addition, utilize the computer instrumentation at remote panels to the extent of analyzing and modifying readout data.
  • Calibrate pressure switches and flow raters.
  • Assist in the operation of test pump facilities. Checkout and operate instrumentation used to monitor equipment tests per Test Procedure, Routing, or Special Instructions consistent with their job code level.
  • Perform operational tests and runs on commercial motors per Test Procedure, Routing, or Special Instructions.
  • Perform calculations and evaluate test results to determine any deviating conditions from acceptance criteria or comparison to past data and report same to the Test Engineer or Supervisor.
  • Fabricate and assemble engineering testing devices, such as bearing text fixtures.
  • Revise mode or scope of test to obtain meaningful data and working with design engineer to observe phenomena.

What you Bring:
  • High School graduate with two years of technical school, or the equivalent.
  • 3+ years' experience with mechanical or electrical testing. Experience in electrical, electronic, mechanical fields, or equivalent will be considered.
  • Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals.

Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience working with and adhering to written work instructions
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment

Who we are:
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
EMD a business unit of Curtiss-Wright in Cheswick, PA designs, manufactures, tests, and provides after-market support for the most advanced, proven and reliable critical function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms and power conditioning electronics available anywhere in the world today. Curtiss-Wright EMD has a long-standing and distinguished reputation for the design, development, manufacture, and qualification of critical-function machining solutions for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry. http://www.emd.cwfc.com/
#LI-KH1
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
For US Applicants: EEO is The Law - click here for more information.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

What Curtiss-Wright employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Curtiss-Wright logo

About Curtiss-Wright

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation. In Industrial Automation, our Exlar® actuators are globally recognized as a leading brand offering high power density, precision and reliability for machine/process applications in automotive, food & beverage, oil & gas, robotics, entertainment and many other industries.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Davidson, NC, US

Year founded

1929

Social media

FacebookTwitter

View All Curtiss-Wright Jobs

Apply