Technician - Hearth Heating Products Testing

Technician - Hearth Heating Products Testing

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Heating Products Testing Technician to join our Building and Construction team in Middleton, WI. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Building & Construction product testing. 

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment. The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site. 

 Building Products Testing Solutions

From code compliance to performance testing to product certification - our commitment is to build a lasting partnership with our customers. We enable them to work with a single source to get their product the market access success they need.

What we are looking for:

This position is responsible for providing technical support for engineering staff, including performing duties related to Hearth testing.  

What you’ll do:

• Set up test apparatus 
• Operate equipment and maintain equipment and facilities
• Prepare test samples
• Obtain and record test data in accordance with standards
• Perform analysis of test data and routine calculations
• May draft technical reports
• May extract and compile engineering data
• May prepare project files for compliance with operating procedures
• May make recommendations regarding technical decisions relating to the interpretation and applicability of test standards
• Communicate with clients and management
• Perform other work as required

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma or GED, Associate degree preferred
• 3-5 years directly related hearth product and gas heating experience
• Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and various hand tools
• Ability to review, understand, and convey technical information in an effective manner
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written formats
• Microsoft Office software expertise, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to operate forklift
• Physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds 
• Physical ability to sit, stand, crouch, bend, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, push, pull, etc. as required to perform job duties 
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record (required)
• Willingness to travel as business requires

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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