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SalaryThe Testing Technician II is responsible for the testing and qualifying of products for sale in our retail stores.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
- 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):
General office environment requiring ability to:
The anticipated rate for this position is $22.00 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.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Preferred advanced technical courses at college level or trade school
- 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
- Ability to create new and unique ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit
- Proficient using standard Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience
- Preferred experience working with electronics and knowledge of circuitry
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.
The anticipated rate for this position is $22.00 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.
About Harbor Freight Tools
We’re a family-owned business with over 45 years as a national tool retailer, and with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We are a $7 billion company with over 1,450 stores in 48 states, 27,000+ Associates, and one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country.
