Testing Technician (Generators/Power Stations)

Job Description

Job Description

The Testing Technician II is responsible for the testing and qualifying of products for sale in our retail stores.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Tests and qualifies product for sale in our retail stores
Function tests tools and equipment
Ability to work individually and in a group environment
Verify conformance to industry and regulatory safety standards
Work with electronic testing equipment, small motor dynamometer, environmental chambers, hardness tester, and general hand tools
Prepare written test reports in a web-based software program
Participates in the analytical review of new or revised parts, materials, and products; including charts and Excel graphs
Occasional overtime required
Additional duties as assigned by manager
Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
Scope (Required):
Supervises staff – No
Financial Scope – No
Organizational Scope – All US locations/Single Category/Region/District/Distribution Center
Decision Making – No
Travel – No
Responsible for Maintaining Confidential Information – Yes

Requirements

Education (Required):
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred advanced technical courses at college level or trade school
Skills (Required):
Must be energetic, and a self-starter
Hands on, able to disassemble, trouble shoot, and assemble various types of products
Experience with report writing and Excel spreadsheets
Experience with test, repairing, or professional trade work with consumer tools and equipment
Ability to work in a team setting and have a strong attention to detail
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills in Excel, web search, and e-mail
Preferred experience with one of the major testing labs that perform a broad range of tests and certifications (UL, CSA, Intertec, etc.)
Preferred experience with small engine repair, consumer compressor repair, small electric motors, rental shop repair, and/or automotive repair shop
Skills (Preferred/Desired):
Ability to create new and unique ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit
Proficient using standard Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Experience (Required):
Minimum of 2 years of related experience
Preferred experience working with electronics and knowledge of circuitry
Physical Requirements
General office environment requiring ability to:
Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
Lift up to 15 lbs.

About Harbor Freight Tools

We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,500 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.

The anticipated range for this position is $19.38 – $29.13 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. Associates can accrue paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law. The Company observes 100 hours of paid holiday time.