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The Functional Test Technician tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products

This position reports directly to the PDS Quality Director

Key Responsibilites:

• Tests motors, air blower assemblies, and hydraulic pump motors to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Follows acceptance test procedure as guideline when testing. If product is not within the guideline, reject the product.
• Evaluates test data to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Records test results, enters into computer, and prepares test data to be sent to customer.
• When areas of non-conformance are found, points out to the employee who did the work.
• Repairs and calibrates test controllers as needed.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs.  The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management and co-workers, including the ability to speak simple sentences; ability to communicate work instructions to employees; listen to others without interrupting and get clarification when needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, work orders, and memos. Ability to read and understand blue prints. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and procedures furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to operate the equipment used in the department, including but not limited to power supply, digital ohmmeter, dynameters, scope, barometer, speed reader, and hand tools.
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and supervisor.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisor's direction; and taking responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger or handle.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.