{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"769348ba61d4e4e818e81978","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/769348ba61d4e4e818e81978","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/769348ba61d4e4e818e81978","title":"Materials Processing and Testing Technician","description":"Materials Processing and Testing Technician\n\nInterested in hands-on materials work and the science behind how materials perform? PDS Tech Commercial is looking for a Materials Processing and Testing Technician to join a technical team in Schenectady, NY.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level or early-career candidate who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with data, and interested in materials processing and testing. You’ll support routine technical and project activities, organize information, track results, and assist with materials testing and laboratory-related work.\n\nMicroscopy experience is a plus, but not required. Strong Microsoft Excel skills are a must.\n\nPosition Overview\n\nLocation: Schenectady, NY\nPay Rate: $36/hour\nShift: 1st Shift\nEmployment: Temp-to-Hire\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nSupport routine materials processing, testing, and project activities with guidance.\n\nAssist with the setup and execution of assigned work.\n\nHelp prepare materials and samples for processing, inspection, and testing.\n\nPerform routine measurements, observations, and documentation accurately.\n\nAssist with microscopic examination of materials and samples when applicable.\n\nRecord and organize test results, project information, and technical data.\n\nMaintain tracking tools, status logs, action lists, and project documentation.\n\nUse Microsoft Excel to organize data, maintain spreadsheets, track information, and support reporting.\n\nUse Microsoft PowerPoint to prepare basic project updates and presentation materials.\n\nCommunicate project status, questions, open items, and potential issues to project leaders.\n\nAsk questions to clarify assignments, identify missing information, and understand next steps.\n\nFollow established procedures while progressively developing independence with routine assignments.\n\nMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nWhat You’ll Need\n\nStrong Microsoft Excel experience is required.\n\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.\n\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail.\n\nAbility to accurately document information and maintain records.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nAbility to follow instructions and complete routine assignments with minimal supervision.\n\nComfortable asking questions and communicating when additional guidance is needed.\n\nAbility to learn technical processes and progressively work more independently.\n\nInterest in materials, laboratory work, manufacturing, testing, or technical processes.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with microscopy or microscopic examination.\n\nPrevious laboratory, materials, manufacturing, quality, or testing experience.\n\nExperience preparing samples or working with technical equipment.\n\nExposure to materials science, metallurgy, coatings, chemistry, engineering, or a related technical field.\n\nExperience working with technical data, measurements, or test results.\n\nWhat Is Materials Processing & Testing?\n\nMaterials can be processed or coated to improve their performance and durability. Depending on the project, materials may be evaluated for characteristics such as thickness, adhesion, wear, heat resistance, corrosion/oxidation resistance, surface properties, and overall condition.\n\nYou may assist with activities such as preparing samples, processing materials, taking measurements, examining samples under a microscope, documenting results, and organizing information for engineers and scientists.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nWe’re looking for someone who is curious, dependable, organized, and eager to learn. This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys working with technical information and hands-on tasks and wants to build experience in a research, materials, manufacturing, or testing environment.\n\nYou don't need to have years of coatings experience. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn technical processes are the priorities.\n\nReady to Get Started?\n\nIf you’re looking for an opportunity to build your technical experience while working with materials, testing, data, and laboratory processes, apply today for the Materials Processing and Testing Technician position in Schenectady, NY!\n\nPay Details: $36.00 per hour\n\nBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n\nMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply\n\nTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy\n\nThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:\n\nThe California Fair Chance Act\nLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\n\nMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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PDS Tech Commercial is looking for a Materials Processing and Testing Technician to join a technical team in Schenectady, NY.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level or early-career candidate who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with data, and interested in materials processing and testing. You’ll support routine technical and project activities, organize information, track results, and assist with materials testing and laboratory-related work.\n\nMicroscopy experience is a plus, but not required. Strong Microsoft Excel skills are a must.\n\nPosition Overview\n\nLocation: Schenectady, NY\nPay Rate: $36/hour\nShift: 1st Shift\nEmployment: Temp-to-Hire\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\nSupport routine materials processing, testing, and project activities with guidance.\n\nAssist with the setup and execution of assigned work.\n\nHelp prepare materials and samples for processing, inspection, and testing.\n\nPerform routine measurements, observations, and documentation accurately.\n\nAssist with microscopic examination of materials and samples when applicable.\n\nRecord and organize test results, project information, and technical data.\n\nMaintain tracking tools, status logs, action lists, and project documentation.\n\nUse Microsoft Excel to organize data, maintain spreadsheets, track information, and support reporting.\n\nUse Microsoft PowerPoint to prepare basic project updates and presentation materials.\n\nCommunicate project status, questions, open items, and potential issues to project leaders.\n\nAsk questions to clarify assignments, identify missing information, and understand next steps.\n\nFollow established procedures while progressively developing independence with routine assignments.\n\nMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nWhat You’ll Need\n\nStrong Microsoft Excel experience is required.\n\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.\n\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail.\n\nAbility to accurately document information and maintain records.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nAbility to follow instructions and complete routine assignments with minimal supervision.\n\nComfortable asking questions and communicating when additional guidance is needed.\n\nAbility to learn technical processes and progressively work more independently.\n\nInterest in materials, laboratory work, manufacturing, testing, or technical processes.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with microscopy or microscopic examination.\n\nPrevious laboratory, materials, manufacturing, quality, or testing experience.\n\nExperience preparing samples or working with technical equipment.\n\nExposure to materials science, metallurgy, coatings, chemistry, engineering, or a related technical field.\n\nExperience working with technical data, measurements, or test results.\n\nWhat Is Materials Processing & Testing?\n\nMaterials can be processed or coated to improve their performance and durability. Depending on the project, materials may be evaluated for characteristics such as thickness, adhesion, wear, heat resistance, corrosion/oxidation resistance, surface properties, and overall condition.\n\nYou may assist with activities such as preparing samples, processing materials, taking measurements, examining samples under a microscope, documenting results, and organizing information for engineers and scientists.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nWe’re looking for someone who is curious, dependable, organized, and eager to learn. This position is a good fit for someone who enjoys working with technical information and hands-on tasks and wants to build experience in a research, materials, manufacturing, or testing environment.\n\nYou don't need to have years of coatings experience. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn technical processes are the priorities.\n\nReady to Get Started?\n\nIf you’re looking for an opportunity to build your technical experience while working with materials, testing, data, and laboratory processes, apply today for the Materials Processing and Testing Technician position in Schenectady, NY!\n\nPay Details: $36.00 per hour\n\nBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled\n\nMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply\n\nTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy\n\nThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:\n\nThe California Fair Chance Act\nLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance\nLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance\n\nMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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