Test Center Technician

CPM Holdings•Waterloo, IA

About The Position

Are you looking to work for a stable, growing company in essential industries? Come work for our international organization! We are a key leader in multiple global markets including oilseed processing, animal feed, breakfast cereal, snack food, biofuels and metal-packaging industries. CPM Holding, Inc. is a global leader in the design, production and marketing of high-quality, efficient, durable process systems, equipment and after-market parts and services across five core business segments: CPM (California Pellet Mill), Extrusion, Thermal, Metal Packaging, and Automations. The foundation of our company dates back to 1883 and we continue to leverage our history, experience, and entrepreneurial spirit to increase our global presence through innovative organic growth and strategic acquisition opportunities. We currently operate in over 25 facilities in 11 countries. Primary Job Functions: Process customer materials with test center equipment and instruments to determine the most appropriate CPM equipment which meets the customer needs Conduct sample testing including the following: logging in samples, set-up of test equipment, testing, test documentation and tear down and cleaning of test equipment Troubleshoot and/or develop equipment and processing solutions as necessary Function as a processing and equipment resource for internal and external customers. On-going test center and laboratory housekeeping to achieve a tidy, organized test center Maintenance and cleanliness of the test center and lab areas, equipment and instrumentation Prepare test reports, documenting the objective, procedures and results of the tests in a timely and accurate manner Update and maintain laboratory customer hardcopy and electronic files and reports Maintain test center and laboratory supply of stock materials Dispose of used test materials on a regular basis Perform other tasks as assigned by the test center manager or other management staff Copy and paste the link below into your browser to view a video of the facility https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf3jR22KobI

Requirements

Strong mechanical and technical aptitude; strong problem-solving skills
Willingness to get one’s hands dirty
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage time effectively while meeting required deadlines
Flexibility in dealing with changing priorities and managing multiple projects
Must be able to interact professionally with co-workers and customers and present a professional image
Ability to work well with others and function as a contributing team member
Computer Skills which include general knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook and ERP/SAP systems.
OSHA experience/training is a plus
Willingness to travel is required

Responsibilities

Process customer materials with test center equipment and instruments to determine the most appropriate CPM equipment which meets the customer needs
Conduct sample testing including the following: logging in samples, set-up of test equipment, testing, test documentation and tear down and cleaning of test equipment
Troubleshoot and/or develop equipment and processing solutions as necessary
Function as a processing and equipment resource for internal and external customers.
On-going test center and laboratory housekeeping to achieve a tidy, organized test center
Maintenance and cleanliness of the test center and lab areas, equipment and instrumentation
Prepare test reports, documenting the objective, procedures and results of the tests in a timely and accurate manner
Update and maintain laboratory customer hardcopy and electronic files and reports
Maintain test center and laboratory supply of stock materials
Dispose of used test materials on a regular basis
Perform other tasks as assigned by the test center manager or other management staff