Test Technician, Assoc

Test Technician, Assoc

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Portland, OR

Hourly Rate: $19-$22/hour

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

• Receive, organize, inventory and prioritize incoming test specimens from the machine shop.
• Perform daily hand‑tools calibration checks.
• Inspect, identify, perform and record dimensions of various test specimen geometries and configurations using flat/point micrometers and flat/point calipers.
• Operate test equipment to perform room and elevated temperature tensile/compression, charpy impact, stress rupture testing and rotating beam fatigue testing.
• Handle precision instrumentation and equipment with care as directed.
• Communicate data, workflow, equipment and all other lab‑related information.
• Accurately complete datasheets using manual and exported data.

• 1‑2 years of laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or equivalent experience.

Curtiss‑Wright Surface Technologies (CWST) is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company (MIC), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt’s Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs. CWST is a Division of Curtiss‑Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical‑function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.

Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event that information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss‑Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family‑care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law –  for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Entry level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Defense and Space Manufacturing