Hydrostatic Test Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Hydrostatic Test Execution: Set up, operate, and monitor the hydrostatic test chamber to perform pressure testing on sealed vessels, housings, and pressurized components.
• Test Preparation and Fixturing: Prepare components for testing by installing fittings, plugs, seals, and connections. Verify test setup is correct before pressurization.
• Inspection and Defect Identification: Visually inspect components before, during, and after testing for leaks, pinholes, seal failures, weld deficiencies, or other nonconforming conditions.
• Data Recording and Documentation: Accurately record all test parameters, results, and observations. Complete test reports and quality records in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Equipment Maintenance and Calibration: Perform routine maintenance on the test chamber, pumps, gauges, fittings, and related equipment.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to all safety protocols for high-pressure testing operations. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Report any safety concerns, near-misses, or equipment malfunctions immediately.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with production teams, quality, and engineering to schedule tests, communicate results, and support troubleshooting when components do not pass.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of test procedures, fixturing, and workflows. Identify opportunities to improve test efficiency, throughput, or reliability as the site scales.

Job requirements

• 4+ years of experience in a hands-on testing, inspection, or manufacturing technician role
• Familiarity with pressure testing (hydrostatic or pneumatic), leak detection, or similar quality verification processes
• Ability to read and work from technical documentation, engineering drawings, and test procedures
• Strong attention to detail with a disciplined approach to following procedures and recording data accurately
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with high-pressure systems, pumps, fittings, and gauges
• Effective communicator who can clearly document and convey test results to engineering and production teams
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or maritime manufacturing