ConMet is hiring a Test Technician. Are you a mechanically skilled person who is seeking a technical hands-on role? Would you enjoy working on mechanical systems, assembling components, creating fixtures and/or machine shop projects? Would you like to work in a World Class Technical Center where you can support the research and development of new products?

This Technician is a mechanically skilled hands-on role, responsible for building up truck components and assemblies for internal development, testing or customer samples. You will need to work with different materials and equipment to prepare parts and samples that require carefully following instructions. This position is part of the Technical Center which requires supporting research and development of new products through creative solutions.

This position is based in Vancouver, Washington at the ConMet Technical Center, which provides design verification and product validation support for all our core products. Our team of engineers and technicians maintain specialized test machines and equipment that are used for continuously developing innovative new capabilities to provide our customers with cutting edge products that provide value without sacrificing performance for the commercial vehicle market.

• Builds and assembles test components and prototypes for testing
• Creates test fixtures and maintains test machines and equipment
• Performs wheel end assembly set-up and monitors test machines to perform benchmark and validation testing
• Installs components and instrumentation on test vehicles
• Conduct test to failure point or suspension and document results
• Acquires test measurements and documents results

• Strong mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving
• Motivated, self-starter with good communication skills
• Commercial vehicle or automotive repair experience (or equivalent mechanical experience)
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, power equipment
• Fabrication and machine shop skills preferred.
• Associate degree in a hands-on technical field and/or two years equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
• Two or more years of test and measurement experience preferred.

ConMet, a division of Amsted Industries, is a leading global supplier of wheel hubs, structural castings, and structural plastics to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket channels in the commercial vehicle industry. Founded in 1964, ConMet innovation has been critical in designing, engineering, and manufacturing revolutionary technologies for trucks and trailers. Today, ConMet products are standard equipment on most heavy-duty vehicles in North America and have a growing footprint worldwide.

ConMet is committed to creating products and services that align with critical customer needs. The development of more efficient products, processes, and technology that transform the way customers run and maintain their vehicles is central to ConMet’s vision.

At ConMet, differences are not ignored, but celebrated. Our goal is to encourage a deeper knowing of our people, pulling out knowledge and experiences to ignite creativity. We are committed to achieving workplace equity by intentionally creating a work environment where all people are respected, accepted, and have a sense of belonging.

Because people are what drive our success, ConMet’s Diversity and Inclusion program empowers all employees to embrace their individuality and share their abilities to further our innovations, thus improving the lives of our employees and customers, and strengthening our position as a leader in our market.

• Salary range
• Entire hourly rate range ($ 28 - $ 40) placement based on qualifications and professional experience.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life, and disability protection.
• Vacation weekly accruals based on years of service.
• Paid sick leave. Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• ConMet’s retirement package:
• Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). 10% extra on top of your annual compensation. Contributions made into your ESOP account, no EE contribution.
• 401k match – 100% of first 4%
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Wellness reimbursement

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.