We are currently hiring a Test Lab technician for our Jackson, TN location.  Secure your spot with us and earn a $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus as our way of saying 'Welcome to the MAT team'! MAT Industries Inc., a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., is a leading manufacturer of air compressors and air brake tanks in the Jackson community located at 213 Industrial Dr., Jackson, TN 38301. World-class domestic manufacturing facilities allow MAT Industries to offer high-quality air compressors, air tools, and accessories to retailers under brands such as Powermate®, Industrial Air®, Industrial Air Contractor®, and Sanborn® as well as private labels. Our air compressors are sold through retailers, including major home centers, hardware co-ops, independents, and farm and fleet stores around the US. BENEFITS + MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment + Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays + 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match + Career Advancement Program, training and development + Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support + Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) + Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D + and More MAT Industries, LLC in Jackson TN has an immediate opening for a Test Lab Technician that meets the following minimum requirements. MAT Industries, LLC is located on 213 Industrial Drive, Jackson TN 38301. + To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES + Conduct testing following UL1450, CSA 22.2, ASME, and Engineering requirements. + Conduct packaging testing using ISTA as a guideline. + Conduct testing following customer requirements and brand standards. + Maintain life test units, daily test logs, and reporting issues to the assigned engineer. + Follow test procedures outlined in test requests. + Assist in maintaining calibration for the lab equipment. + Good mechanical aptitude with strong ability to troubleshoot. + The ability to fabricate fixtures and test jigs. + Must have a background in manufacturing with the ability to identify potential assembly issues on new products and revisions. + Must be detail-oriented, able to discern small changes in product performance and able document the nature of those changes. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: + Associates Degree /Technical Certificate related to the Engineering field + Ability to interpret engineering drawings and use simple gauges. + Must be familiar with basic desktop computer operation including e-mail, spreadsheets and able to enter general test results in a pre-determined format; familiarity with MS Office preferred.   JOB PREREQUISITES: + Ability to meet attendance standards.  All full-time employees are required to work a 40-hr week.  At times it may be necessary to work additional hours in order to get the required tasks accomplished to meet deadlines.  + When in discussion with others, this position must display tact, diplomacy, and respect. He or she must listen to, acknowledge and respond to issues in a timely fashion. + Must be able to read (in English) written instructions, handbooks, manuals, correspondence, memos, etc. + Highly motivated, and well-organized. + Maintain high personal standards of quality. + Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS, MENTAL REQUIREMENTS, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. + Ability to hear accurately the spoken word with moderate office noise or plant noise + Ability to comprehend and follow instructions + Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to a given workload + Ability to follow work rules and company policies.  + Ability to meet deadlines + Ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions + Ability to make generalizations, evaluations or decision without immediate supervision + Maintain confidentiality of certain information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.