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Lab Technician

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

... temporary assignment at the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for a Material Lab Tester ... Soil types The Materials and Tests Division provides service and expertise in materials quality and ...

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Engineering Lab Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$68K - $114K/yr

The Brain Interfaces Team is responsible for the design, manufacturing, and testing of all systems ... Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

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What is the difference between Temporary Soil Testing Lab vs Soil Technician?

AspectTemporary Soil Testing LabSoil Technician
CredentialsTypically requires certifications in soil analysis or lab proceduresOften requires a degree or certification in environmental science or geology
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting, often temporary or project-basedFieldwork and laboratory tasks, often on construction sites or testing facilities
Industry UsageUsed by construction, environmental, and geotechnical firms for soil testing projectsEmployed by similar industries to perform soil sampling and testing

The Temporary Soil Testing Lab focuses on providing short-term, lab-based soil analysis services, often for specific projects. In contrast, a Soil Technician typically conducts field sampling and testing, sometimes working in labs as well. Both roles require relevant certifications and serve the soil testing industry, but their work environments and daily tasks differ.

What is the highest paid lab technician?

In soil testing labs, senior or specialized lab technicians with advanced certifications and extensive experience tend to earn the highest salaries, often exceeding the average for entry-level positions. Factors such as location, certifications, and technical skills in using laboratory equipment can influence pay rates.
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Mechanical Engineering - Summer Hire TX

Taco Family of Companies

Lubbock, TX

Other

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: On-site

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Engineering Summer Hire will apply their educational experience in a real world setting within Taco's product development team. They will assist the mechanical engineering department to design and develop new products. The Mechanical Engineering Summer Hire will focus on improving products in commercial pump by reducing component count and facilitating identification and resolution of assembly and operational complaints as identified by management. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with advanced technology products and rapid design practice.

Measures of success:

  • Successfully document and test new products
  • Create validation protocols from requirements
  • Complete analysis of a special project

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Design/documentation of product assemblies
  • Create test plans and assisting in testing of products
  • Opportunity to audit processes and components on the production assembly line and oversee testing in the lab
  • Perform in-depth analysis of special project, as necessary

Qualifications

Required:

  • Junior or Senior enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a Graduate student enrolled in a Master's Degree program in Mechanical Engineering
  • Skills with fluid systems desirable
  • Adaptable to changes in priority
  • Ability to come up with new ideas for product improvement based on observation and analysis
  • A team player with enthusiasm, positive outlook and professional demeanor who takes initiative and direction
  • Solid organizational skills, strong attention to detail, interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships
  • Excellent communication skills
  • No travel required

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology.  Verbal and auditory capability are required. Occasional exposure in production plant and testing lab where large equipment and noise are prevalent.  Safety gear is required in these areas.

This position reports into the site every day. 

This position has no direct reports.

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