Sled Test Technician I

We are Iron Mountains, LLC. We develop a broad range of baby gear, from child safety seats to multi-mode strollers, from travel beds to feeding solutions and beyond.

Our specialized focus on merging industry-changing design with the highest quality material and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes allows each new product design to be precisely positioned to meet consumer, market, and retailer needs.

We have a unique opportunity for a ambitious mechanically inclined individual to join our Testing Center as a Sled Test Technician and provide support to the Sled Test Engineers in the efficient, effective, and safe operations of the Sled Testing Facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Safely Perform Testing

Assist with and/or perform:

• Pre-run test setup including car seat installation, ATD installation, pre-run measurements, webbing tension adjustment, and pre-run photos.
• Post-run tasks including post-run photos, car seat and ATD removal, and foam replacement.
• Meticulously follow established test procedures and assists in creating additional procedures/protocols.
• ATD changeovers between test runs as needed.
• Bench changeovers.
• Perform foam tests.

System and Component Maintenance

• Learn workings and perform routine system maintenance.
• Assist in calibration of all necessary equipment following known protocols and when necessary, creating new ones (ATD, foam testing, sled, cameras, data, etc.)
• Perform repairs to ATD’s and sled systems equipment as assigned.
• Maintain equipment logs to track maintenance and calibration cycles.

Assist and actively participate in:

• Maintaining a clean, and safe test lab facility environment.
• Complying with all Company safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizing tools, equipment, and product samples.
• Destruction of product samples and trash.
• Continuously seek ways to improve facility safety, customer service, workflow, procedures, and policies.

Other

• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

This position description is intended to provide a summary of the major duties, tasks, and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered an exhaustive listing of all work requirements.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or similar in related discipline.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a related discipline or a combination of education and experience equivalent to above.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, instruments and calibration.
• Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification Required; Company will provide training after hiring.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude; ability to quickly identify problems.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications, testing and inspection principles, and procedures.
• Familiar with and ability to operate a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, and shop equipment, including soldering.
• Ability to deal tactfully with diverse people, situations, and ideas.
• Possess positive and approachable demeanor with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remained poised under pressure.
• Exhibits exceptional work ethic, strong desire to learn and ability to accept constructive feedback.
• Team orientation with strong integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in changing and challenging situations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to learn new software with ease.

Physical requirements

• Required to lift 75lbs on a regular basis and 100lbs intermittently.
• No physical restrictions for lifting, climbing, etc.
• Required to use hands to operate machinery, hand tools and perform repetitive tasks.

Other

• Employees who are in a Non-Exempt position must accurately complete, obtain approval from their manager, and timely submit a timecard in the form provided by the Company as it coincides with the Company’s bi-weekly payroll schedule.
• Ability to work extended hours as business needs warrant, may include nights and weekends.
• Travel: Minimal domestic as business needs warrant for training.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.