Amerex - Fire Test Technician

Amerex Corporation is the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of hand portable and wheeled extinguishers for commercial and industrial applications. Our state-of the-art gas detection systems along with pre-engineered fire suppression systems for vehicles, commercial cooking operations, and industrial applications have earned Amerex a reputation for excellence in the fire suppression industry.

While other companies have been in the industry longer than Amerex, no other company has surpassed the quality, service and innovation provided by Amerex Corporation since its founding in 1971. With quality products, constant innovation and excellent customer support, Amerex Corporation is unsurpassed in its pioneering efforts to provide better fire protection throughout the world.

All Amerex positions follow a culture that aligns with eight guiding principles as follow: Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability and Trust. These principles may be illustrated as a compass that provides personal guidance to help team members navigate through situations which may be encountered daily at work. They are the guiding beliefs that we share with our parent company, McWane, Inc. Our continued commitment to and alignment with the McWane Way will lead to positive results in our company and our communities.

Work as a member of the Amerex fire test department, under the direction of a fire test manager.  Work alongside design engineers to perform fire tests and product evaluation to the appropriate test specification or standard and ensure the test equipment is properly prepared.  Perform all duties necessary in cleaning, restoring and maintaining the fire test building and equipment.

What You'll Do:

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified Fire Fighter Preferred.
• Must be a “self-starter”, mature and able to work with little or no supervision.
• Mechanically inclined with a working knowledge of machinery and hand tools.
• Hot Work/welding experieince preferred.
• General knowledge of basic electrical circuits and standard laboratory techniques in the use of graduated cylinders and weight scales is a plus.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time while wearing fire-fighting gear.
• Ability to work in dusty environment containing fire-fighting substances such as dry chemical, wet chemical, smoke or excessive heat. The environment produced by fire test consist of: grease, grease laden vapors, dust, smoke, soot, heat and cold conditions during the performance of work may not be any different than those found outside. In general the working conditions are dirty and at time somewhat dangerous.
• Ability to work various hours/shift as needed for testing.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required.
• Regularly required to stand, climb, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Wear required safety equipment including respirator or breathing apparatus
• Comply with all company policies and procedures