FM · 1 day ago
FM Approvals Research Campus Engineering Technician - Materials
West Glocester, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26/hr - $37/hr
4+ years expFM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services. The role involves performing tests, investigations, and experiments, operating test equipment, and providing technical direction while ensuring compliance with rigorous standards.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRisk Management
Hiring Manager
Tiara Adducie
Responsibilities
Perform assigned tests, investigations or experiments
Selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records technically sound test data within budgetary and time constraints
Fabricate and construct necessary testing apparatus from existing components
Set-up and tear-down operations for routine investigations and tests
Trouble-shoot all problems and take corrective actions
Use specialized equipment and apparatus to collect data, calculate or record results, prepare reports and/or technical data
Prepare and present clear and concise data in a prescribed format
Provide requested advice in areas of specialization to superiors and peers and technical directions to subordinates
Increase your knowledge of testing procedures and related technological advances so as to contribute to personal development and the achievement of personal and unit goals and objectives
Keep the supervisor informed of the status and progress of all work in process and of any significant developments affecting assigned projects
Qualification
Required
Education: High School / Trade School or Military specialist experience
Experience (Eng Tech): 3 years general construction and 1 year laboratory experience ideal
Skills/Knowledge: Laboratory testing, product assembly, equipment repair, mathematical computation or data tabulation, use of laboratory test equipment and computer literacy
Good mechanical skills with familiarity of common hand tools and power tools, ability to work independently
Must be able to work while wearing full Firefighter's Turnout gear with SCBA for an extended period of time in a wet and smoky environment
Must be able to obtain certification for using a personal respirator and work while wearing one for an extended period of time in a wet and smoky environment
Excellent communication and customer service skills (both orally and in writing) and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team are required
Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently
Ability to understand and follow English instructions
Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds (unassisted) on a regular basis; up to 75 pounds occasionally
Ability to safely and efficiently operate power equipment such as: cranes, fork lifts and other material handling devices, use ladders, operate tools such as, but not limited to, table saws, portable saws, hammer drills, screw guns and impact wrenches and be certifiable for the use of a respirator
Candidate must possess good balance to regularly step on and off equipment and work from ladders and platforms to perform various tasks
Benefits
Incentive plan
Generous health and well-being programs
401(k)
Pension plan
Career development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work
Time off allowances
And much more
Company
For nearly 200 years, FM has empowered businesses worldwide to manage risk, prevent loss, and build resilience.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.04M2010-05-05Series Unknown· $8.04M
Leadership Team
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Mike Lebovitz
Retired
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