Job Description

Established in 1969, Testek is the leader in Aerospace and Aircraft Component Test Equipment.  Testek is a small company with approximately 170 team members, with the headquarters located in Wixom, Michigan. We pride ourselves in a family-like work environment that includes a diverse team of talented and enthusiastic people.

Testek designs, manufactures, supports and services diversified products including custom test equipment/products and standard test equipment/products.  Our wide-ranging capability includes simple manual to complex automatic machinery.  Testek offers innovative and competitive solutions to various sectors including aerospace, aircraft, and industrial.  

We invite you to explore our website at www.testek.com for more information about our company and our products.

Testek Solutions is currently seeking a Jr. Machine Builder/Pipefitter.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist lead machine builder pipefitter in assembly of hydraulic & mechanical test equipment
• Form and fasten piping, fixtures, and attachments required to service machine with air, water, and oil
• May install wiring and electrical components to specifications
• Must be able to perform all duties in a safe and professional manner
• Fits and assembles components according to assembly schematics, manuals, and knowledge of machine construction to construct, rebuild, and repair machines using hand tools and power tools
• Analyzes assembly schematics and specifications manual and plans machine building operations
• Verifies conformance of parts to stock list and drawings
• Lays out hole locations and drills and taps holes on parts for assembly
• Aligns components for assembly, manually or with hoist, bolts, screws, dowels, welds, or rivets parts using hand tools, rivet gun, and welding equipment
• Take part in the teardown and packaging of test equipment prior to shipment

Requirements include:

• High school diploma or equivalent education and experience to demonstrate ability to perform the job.
• Basic Shop Math
• Must have a strong mechanical background
• Must be a team player
• Must be flexible and have the ability to work with others
• Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced engineering/manufacturing environment

Preferred:

• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on pipe fitting experience.
• Hydraulics knowledge
• Pneumatics knowledge
• Experience with motors and gear boxes preferred
• Steel Fabrication
• Pipe Bending
• Experience building machines
• Ability to read and understand drawings and schematics

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)