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AriensCo · 2 hours ago

Seasonal Test Mechanic $17

Calumet, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$17/hr - $17/hr

2+ years exp

AriensCo is a company that builds exceptional outdoor power equipment and values innovative thinking and teamwork. They are seeking a Seasonal Test Mechanic to operate snow blowing machines, execute test plans, perform inspections, and contribute to product improvements in a winter environment. This role offers an adventurous opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to ensure the highest standards of quality and performance.

Home and GardenLandscapingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Safe operation of multiple styles of snow blowing machines and tools. Ensure team is wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (hearing protection, eye protection and safety shoes and gloves (as necessary))

Test Plan Execution – Executes the Test Requests (TRs) as requested by the requestor, providing feedback and suggestions for how to complete the test the best way

Performs Inspections – Provides details inspection reports back to the requestor and project team, per test plan provided. Suggests inspection improvements to the team

Product Improvement – Provides ideas and suggestions for product improvements for the team during design reviews, test report outs, and issue resolution efforts

Test Incident Reports (TIRs) – Documents issues identified during the testing, to report actual failures as well as design improvement ideas, supplemented with pictures, video, and data to support. Works with requestor or Test Engineer to quickly resolve issues to get back on test

Services and Maintains Units – Services the test units per the manuals and any special requests. Maintains the inventory of service parts needed to support the test plan duration and units

Product Updates – Works with NPD teams to update test units as necessary per design changes as they are available

Data Acquisition – Works with Test Engineer to collect the data from the test units, by recording and downloading to provide for analysis

Test Reporting – Provide detailed reports per the Test Request (TR) back to the requestor, to include clear results, observations, as well as recommendations

Instrumentation – Assists with getting units ready for test, which may include GPS, hour meters, lighting, safety equipment, and other sensors as required

Safety – Provides feedback to Test Engineer regarding any safety related concerns. Verifies safe operation of machine after any instrumentation is added

Documents test procedures – Works with Test Engineer to develop and document standard work test procedures

Test Setup – For non-standard tests, works with Test Engineer to develop new test setups and innovative ways to test components, subsystems, and machines

Continuous Improvement – Drives 5S within the shop, participate in Kaizen events, assists with the implementation of identified opportunities for improvement. Also identifies process improvements

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Outdoor power equipmentMechanical troubleshootingElectrical troubleshootingData acquisition systemsPLC programmingCommunication skillsCollaborative team skillsProblem solvingDetail oriented