Technician - Building Products Testing

Lab Technician, Building Products Testing

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively searching for a Lab Technician, Building Products Testing to join our Building & Construction team in our Fridley, Minnesota office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Product Testing!

The Building & Construction team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services and building science solutions to deliver Total Quality Assurance to the built environment.

The team offers the architectural, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry with a full suite of capabilities both in the lab and on site.

Building Products Testing Solutions

From code compliance to performance testing to product certification - our commitment is to build a lasting partnership with our customers.

We enable them to work with a single source to get their product the market access success they need.

What are we looking for?

The Lab Technician, Building Products Testing is responsible for conducting tests on a variety of building products and components

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:


* Setting up test apparatus


* Operating equipment


* Maintaining equipment and facilities


* Preparing test samples


* May make recommendations regarding technical decisions relating to the interpretation and applicability of test standards


* May communicate with clients and management


* Performing other work as required

What it takes to be successful in this role:


* High School Diploma or GED required


* General construction/carpentry knowledge and experience using power tools


* Experience in carpentry; welding and fabrication is a plus


* Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions


* Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment


* Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables


* Physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds


* Physical ability to sit, stand, crouch, bend, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, push, pull, etc.

as required to perform job duties


* Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision


* Excellent customer service skills


* Strong communication skills - both written and oral


* Good computer skills using Word and Excel.


* Ability to travel as bu...