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McWane · 1 month ago

Amerex - Fire Test Technician

Trussville, AL, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

McWane, Inc. is a global leader in fire suppression products, dedicated to teamwork and innovation. The Fire Test Technician will perform fire tests and product evaluations, maintain the fire test building and equipment, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

ConstructionInfrastructureManufacturingWater

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform fire testing of Amerex fire equipment in compliance with the appropriate specification

Conduct small scale fire testing for research and development

Assist in or perform fabrication of special fire test equipment or components as directed by the product design engineer

Train and direct any temporary personal assigned to aid in testing

Insure a clean and safe environment for work and testing

Record fire test results in an orderly manner when directed by the Design Engineer

Use various test instruments and data acquisition devices

Must be able to work with other departments to accomplish work goals in a timely manner

Make recommendations of improvements for all areas of responsibility when noticed

Follow all company policies with special regard to safety, quality control, regulatory, and materials handling

Fill out all company, departmental, and Quality paperwork as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Certified Fire FighterMechanical AptitudeHot Work/WeldingElectrical Circuits KnowledgeData Acquisition DevicesHand Tools OperationSafety Compliance

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Must be a “self-starter”, mature and able to work with little or no supervision

Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and utilizing hand tools such as drills, saws, and angle grinders to support fabrication of test fixtures and to support live fire testing

General knowledge of basic electrical circuits and standard laboratory techniques in the use of graduated cylinders and weight scales is a plus

Able to stand for extended periods of time while wearing fire-fighting gear

Ability to work in challenging environments that may include exposure to fire-fighting substances such as dry and wet chemicals, smoke, dust, grease, and grease-laden vapors. Conditions can involve soot and fluctuating temperatures, similar to outdoor environments. Requires adaptability to physically demanding and dirty work settings while maintaining safety and efficiency

Ability to work various hours/shift as needed for testing

Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required

Regularly required to stand, climb, walk and reach with hands and arms

Wear required safety equipment including respirator or breathing apparatus

Comply with all company policies and procedures

Preferred

Certified Fire Fighter Preferred

Hot Work/Welding experience preferred

Company

McWane

McWane family of companies makes the pipe, valves, fire hydrants and fittings that together build our nation’s water infrastructure.

Founded in 1921

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.mcwane.com

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