Tester

Job Title: Tester

Job Description

The Tester plays a hands-on role in inspecting large radiator and coil units for leaks using hoists and water or liquid baths in a manufacturing environment. This position involves frequent heavy lifting, working with liquids and chemical flushing processes, and performing visual inspections to ensure quality before units move to production or final assembly. The role offers the opportunity to learn how to patch small defects and potentially progress into a more technical brazing position while working closely with a skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and safely move heavier loads using hoists and other handling equipment.

• Use hoists to lower large radiator and coil units into water or liquid baths to test for leaks.

• Perform thorough visual inspections of units during and after testing to identify leaks or defects.

• Handle and operate chemical flushing processes in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.

• Work directly with liquids during testing, including managing units that may leak and become wet during removal from the testing bath.

• Document and communicate test results, defects, and quality issues clearly to team members and supervisors.

• Collaborate closely with the brazing and repair team to communicate what is needed to fix identified issues.

• Learn and apply techniques to patch small defects on units as part of the quality correction process.

• Consistently move and test all finished coils to ensure they are ready to be returned to production or sent to final assembly.

• Follow established manufacturing processes and quality assurance standards throughout all testing activities.

• Participate in daily shift meetings to receive and share important information related to production, quality, and safety.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while working around liquids, chemicals, and heavy equipment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted on a regular basis.

• Comfort working with hoists and other material-handling equipment.

• Mechanical aptitude to understand how radiator and coil units function and how to test them effectively.

• Experience or strong capability in inspection and visual quality checks in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Ability to follow established manufacturing processes and quality assurance procedures.

• Comfort working with and around chemicals used in flushing and testing processes.

• Willingness to work in conditions involving liquids, potential splashes, and getting wet during testing activities.

• Strong communication skills to clearly share findings and issues with team members and supervisors.

• Ability to work consistently and efficiently in a production setting, handling a steady flow of units for testing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing processes, particularly in process-driven or technical manufacturing environments.

• Experience in production, quality assurance, or inspection roles in a manufacturing setting.

• Familiarity with hoist operation and safe material handling practices.

• Interest in learning brazing techniques and advancing into more technical roles over time.

• Ability to adapt to working at different facilities as needed.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.